Vernaccia of San Gimignano
D.O.C.G. WHITE WINE
VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO DOCG
| Vintage | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Certification | Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G. |
| Grape Varieties | 100% Vernaccia |
| Alcohol Content | 12.5% |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Type | Still White Wine |
| Serving Temp. | 12°C |
| Ideal Pairings | Fish Dishes, Prized crustaceans, also eccellent with white meat |
Tasting Notes
This exquisite wine is the perfect companion for a variety of seafood dishes. It pairs beautifully with delicate shellfish, steamed, baked, or grilled fish, and flavorful seafood appetizers. Try it with a creamy seafood risotto, fish stew, or even with white meat dishes, crêpes, or soufflés for a refined experience.
The 2023 vintage boasts exceptional quality and a remarkable 25% increase in production compared to the previous year, thanks to favorable weather conditions. In the glass, it reveals a brilliant straw-yellow color that deepens to a golden hue as it ages. The bouquet is fresh and fruity with a refined, penetrating aroma. On the palate, it offers a delicately fruity flavor with a signature bitter finish that leaves a memorable impression.
Vernaccia
Region of Origin
The vineyards of San Gimignano flourish in a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and mild winters. Temperatures range from -5°C to 37°C, and rainfall is typically concentrated in the spring and late autumn. The region enjoys excellent ventilation, with only occasional fog, contributing to the optimal ripening of the grapes.
San Gimignano’s terroir is ideal for producing world-class wines. While the prestigious Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG stands as the region’s flagship wine, the San Gimignano DOC further showcases the area’s winemaking prowess. Additionally, the region cultivates grapes for Chianti, Chianti Colli Senesi, and IGT Toscana wines, each capturing the essence of this extraordinary Tuscan landscape.
The Grapes
Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a historic grape variety, first cultivated on the rolling hills of San Gimignano. It thrives in the region’s clay and schist soils, which date back to the Pliocene era. Recognized for its excellence, it was awarded Italy’s first Denomination of Controlled Origin (DOC) in 1966, followed by the prestigious Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin (DOCG) in 1993.
Renowned since the Renaissance, Vernaccia di San Gimignano has long been celebrated as one of Italy’s most noble wines. Its reputation is deeply intertwined with the heritage of San Gimignano — a picturesque Tuscan town renowned for its iconic medieval towers and rich viticultural history.
Altezza Winery
in San Gimignano
In the heart of Tuscany, in San Gimignano—the medieval city of a hundred towers—stands Cantina Altezza.
Perched on a hill that seems to touch the sky, it embodies the very essence of its name: a privileged vantage point from which the gaze drifts across the majestic towers of the city.
Here, where the beauty of nature intertwines with tradition, wine is not just a product but a story of family, passion, and terroir.
