COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
PRODUCER
Cantina Bonacchi
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vernaccia di San Gimignano from Cantina Bonacchi is a white wine from Tuscany, specifically the San Gimignano sub-region. It is crafted from 100% Vernaccia di San Gimignano grapes. The wine holds historical significance as the first Italian wine to be awarded DOC certification in 1966, and its quality was recognized as early as 1685 by Francesco Redi. The vineyards are situated on hilly terrain near San Gimignano, with soils composed of clay, sand, and tufo.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€5
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First Italian wine to receive DOC status (1966).
Fact 02
Appreciated by poet Francesco Redi in 1685.
Fact 03
Named after the iconic medieval towers of San Gimignano.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vernaccia di San Gimignano involves white vinification with temperature control. The grapes are fermented in steel vats for a period of 12 to 18 days, with the temperature carefully managed. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in stainless steel tanks. This approach is designed to maintain the wine's freshness and characteristic aromatic profile.
