Vernaccia di San Gimignano Docg
The Vernaccia di San Gimignano has a very important role in the viticultural panorama of the Toscana region, which derives from a long ancient tradition (dating back to the middle of the XIII century) and from the effective quality of the product. The eccellence of this wine produced in an incredible landscape has resulted in the fact that the Vernaccia be the first Tuscan white wine to use the DOCG title in 1993.
Consumption
The Vernaccia di San Gimignano is served with sea food products such as molluscs, crustaceans, and salmon au braise, it is also served with typical Tuscan dishes such as panzanella, marzolino and acquacotta. It is served in tulip-shaped chalices at a temperature of 10-12°C.
Identification
The labelling of Vernaccia di San Gimignano Docg
Each label must carry a mention of the Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin besides all the other indications foreseen by law, such as: The determined Region from which the product originates; Denomination of the product composed of the combination of the variety of vine from which the wine originates and the geographic area in which that variety is cultivated; Nominal volume of the wine; Name or company name of the bottler and its registered address; Number and code of the bottler, which may also appear on the closing system (cork or cap); Name of the Country; Indication of the batch; Ecological indications.
I.D. card
- Type
- The Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a white table wine
- Description
- The Vernaccia di San Gimignano is obtained from grapes deriving from the vines bearing the same name; with the eventual presence of white non aromatic grapes, up to a maximum of 10%
- Characteristics
- The Vernaccia di San Gimignano presents a pale yellow colour, which tends towards a golden colour with aging; the scent is fine, penetrating and characteristic and the taste is dry, harmonic, with a sour aftertaste. The alcoholic gradation is 11°C
- Area of production
- The area of production includes the entire area of San Gimignano in the province of Siena
- Selling period
- All year round
- Normative references
- The Docg has been recognised with DM of 09.07.1993 issued on GU of 21.07.1993
