Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G.

Description

Denomination: Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
Production area: produced in San Gimignano (SI).

Alcoholic strength: 12,5% (the indicated value takes into account the tolerance laid down in the production specification)
Vine training method: Guyot and Spurred cordon
Soil: yellow sands and sandy loams or medium-textured
Yield per hectare: 9 tonnes
Vine density: At least 4000 vines

Refining time: not necessary.

Organoleptic characteristics:The Vernaccia of San Gimignano has been the first italian
wine to obtain the D.O.C.G. Denomination (DPR 3/3/66). It is made from the
grapes of the Vernaccia vines and becomes wine, in the town of San
Gimignano, as prescribed by production regulations.
A straw-coloured wine with a fine and clear scent, dry and aromatic with a
pleasing after taste. So as to fully appreciate the wine best organilogical qualities, it is advised to be served naturally cool and at a temperature of 12°-13° C.
Serving suggestions: because of its strong and peculiar characteristics is especially good as aperitif and to accompany hors d’oeuvres and fish dishes.
Tasting temperature: 12-13 °C
Available formats: – carton of 6 bottles (75 cl)