COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Vernaccia, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Cecchi
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cecchi Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2022 is a white wine from Tuscany, specifically the San Gimignano appellation. It is a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wine, a classification that signifies its protected origin and quality. The wine is primarily made from the Vernaccia grape, with a small addition of Chardonnay. The Cecchi family, with a winemaking history dating back to 1893, has been producing wine in this historic area since 1988. The vineyards are situated in the valley and on gentle hillsides around San Gimignano, benefiting from a southern exposure. Vernaccia di San Gimignano holds historical significance as the first Italian wine to achieve DOC status in 1966, later upgraded to DOCG in 1993.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First Italian wine to earn DOC status (1966).
Fact 02
Upgraded to DOCG status in 1993.
Fact 03
Vineyards are nestled amongst olive groves.
Fact 04
San Gimignano is famous for its medieval towers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Cecchi Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2022 begins with a harvest of grapes, collected both manually and mechanically in the early morning to maintain freshness. The grapes are then gently pressed. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, typically at around 15°C for about two weeks. After fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for a minimum of three months. It then spends an additional two months in the bottle before being released to the market.
