Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a DOCG reserved for a white wine produced in a restricted area within the municipality of San Gimignano, where you can enjoy wine tasting San Gimignano. It was the first Italian wine to receive the Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC) designation in 1966.
Wine growing in the San Gimignano area dates back to the Etruscan era, of which there is extensive archaeological evidence, but the Vernaccia grape variety was introduced to the San Gimignano area during the 12th century by Vieri de’ Bardi. The San Gimignano DOC production area falls entirely within the municipality of San Gimignano, in the northwest part of the province of Siena. It is a hilly area located between 67 and 629 meters above sea level. The San Gimignano DOC is made from international red grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah, and Pinot Noir, and expands on traditional winemaking techniques with the use of wooden containers of various capacities. The San Gimignano DOC designation refers to six red wines (including Riserva), one rosé, and two Vin Santo. Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a DOCG white wine originating from the province of Siena.
It is produced in the municipality of San Gimignano with grapes from the native grape of the same name, typical of this area located in the Siena hills.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano is one of the oldest wines in Italy
and was the first Italian wine to receive the DOC designation, followed in 1993 by DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) recognition. Vernaccia di San Gimignano is available for consumption as “Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG” and “Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Riserva.” Indeed, Vernaccia di San Gimignano is one of the few white wines suitable for aging and is therefore also available as “Riserva.” Indeed, with the passage of time, Vernaccia di San Gimignano develops very distinctive aromas and flavors. The “Riserva” is subjected to a mandatory refinement period of at least 11 months and must be aged in the bottle for at least three months before being released for consumption.
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Vernaccia di San Gimignano docg
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Vernaccia di San Gimignano docg Riserva
after refining for at least 11 months
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