Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Denomination: San Gimignano DOCG
Production area: San Gimignano
Grapes 100% Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Age of vineyards 10 years old
Altitude 280 – 320 mt s.l.m.
Training system spurred cordon
Planting density 4000 plants per hectare
Production per plant about 2 kg
Method of harvest manual with selection of grapes in the cellar
Winemaking maceration at low temperature of the grapes, settling of must after destemming and gentle pressing, inoculation with selected yeasts when clear, fermentation with temperature-controlled and aging in steel
Bottle aging at least 2 months before release
Alcohol content 12,5% Vol.
Color straw yellow with greenish reflections
Nose nice fruity and citrus notes
Palate good structure, fruity, dry
Ideal serving temperature 12° C
Serving suggestions perfect as an aperitif but is also accompanied by appetizers, main dishes from light dressing, soups, risottos, fish and medium aged cheeses