San Gimignano Wine

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a Central Tuscan white, and was the first Italian wine to receive DOC recognition in 1966, doubtless in large part because during the Renaissance it was considered Italy's finest white wine, fit to fire the read more...imaginations of poets, artists and Popes. Unfortunately, the 1966 wine bore little resemblance to its ancestor, and acquired a reputation of being light and spritzy.

Since then there has been a great deal of effort to improve quality, and the best is now quite interesting: a golden-hued wine that both warms and inspires, with a rich, heady bouquet, and a crisp clean taste that lingers long on the palate. As Montenidoli's Elisabetta Fagiuoli observes, "it is really a red wine made from white grapes."

In terms of accompaniments, Vernaccia will work nicely with flavorful fish, including crustaceans, white meats, and pecorino and other mild cheeses.

In terms of reds, San Gimignano falls within the Chianti Colli Senesi zone, and is also home to the more recently established San Gimignano DOC, a catchall appellation whose wines can be made from a wide variety of red grapes.    (hide)

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kaeptn reviewed Tenuta le Calcinaie Vernaccia di San Gimignano Vigna Ai Sassi 2007:

October 2009

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Tenuta le Calcinaie Vernaccia di San Gimignano Vigna Ai Sassi 2007

Starting at $18^.18 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ChefMarks reviewed Toscolo Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2007:

September 2009

ChefMarks

Loved this. especially since I found it on sale in Toledo, OH at the "Vinyard" wine shop for only $5.99. Served at 43degrees. Fresh, crisp, citrus, semi dry perfect with lightly grilled seafoods or with cheese and fruits...

Toscolo Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2007

Starting at $13^.39 Snoothrank: 3/5

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lautje69 reviewed Paterno II 2004:

September 2009

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Great wine from a award winning house.

Paterno II 2004

Starting at $16^.22 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Bullsusf00 reviewed 'Casale Vernaccia di San Gimignano' 2006:

September 2009

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'Casale Vernaccia di San Gimignano' 2006

Snoothrank: 3/5

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Good Wine Solutions reviewed Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Fattoria Santo Pietro a Pancole 2007:

September 2009

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Fattoria Santo Pietro a Pancole 2007

Starting at $8^.98 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Good Wine Solutions reviewed Il Ceppeto Vernaccia di San Gimignano Santo Pietro a Pancole 2006:

September 2009

Good Wine Solutions

very smooth, oaky taste, slighty fruit notes..

Il Ceppeto Vernaccia di San Gimignano Santo Pietro a Pancole 2006

Starting at $9^.35 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Good Wine Solutions reviewed Il Ceppeto Vernaccia di San Gimignano Santo Pietro a Pancole 2006:

September 2009

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Il Ceppeto Vernaccia di San Gimignano Santo Pietro a Pancole 2006

Starting at $9^.35 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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sls3519 reviewed Cesani Vernaccia 2007:

August 2009

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I drank this wine last night and it was delicious. Clean, mellow aftertaste, bright without being too acidic. The flavor was sophisticated.

Cesani Vernaccia 2007

Starting at $10^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Meggers reviewed Poggio Alloro Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2006:

July 2009

Meggers

This was the best wine I tasted on my latest trip to Tuscany. The warm, inviting golden appearance is suggestive of an afternoon or light dinner drink. At first taste, it is crisp and delightful; it then runs smooth, with...

Poggio Alloro Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2006

Starting at $15^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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iceobar reviewed Teruzzi & Puthod Rondolino Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2007:

July 2009

iceobar

a delicate wine that is light on the palette with subtle floral citrus tones. Best served chilled, works well along as a day time wine or with lighter fare.

Teruzzi & Puthod Rondolino Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2007

Starting at $13^.49 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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kaeptn modified this page:

Mar 28

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