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The presence of viticulture in the San Gimignano area dates back to the Etruscan era, confirmed by numerous archaeological pieces of evidence. For centuries the production and sale of wine represented the main agricultural and economic activity.
As far as Vernaccia di San Gimignano is concerned, there are historical documents of its production and marketing already in the Ordinazioni delle Gabelle of the Municipality dating back to 1276. The Vernaccia grape was introduced in the territory of San Gimignano during the 12th century.
Over the centuries, human work has shaped the countryside, codified the various forms of farming, planted layouts, updated winemaking techniques, and introduced other white grape varieties complementary to Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Resulting in a mix of tradition and innovation, which aims to obtain wines of ever-higher quality.
The practices relating to the elaboration of wines are those traditionally consolidated in the area for the white vinification of still wines, adequately differentiated by type; Vernaccia di San Gimignano is, in fact, one of the very few Italian white wines also produced in the “riserva” version. This wine must be subjected to a period of refinement, also in wood, of at least 11 months and before being released for consumption, to a refinement period of three months in the bottle.
The Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG wine was recognized with the Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC) on March 3, 1966, then DOCG on July 9, 1993.
The geographical area dedicated to the production of the Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG wine extends over the Sienese hills, in an area that is adequately ventilated, bright and favourable to the fulfillment of all the vegetative-productive functions of the vineyards.
The production area includes the hilly lands of the municipality of San Gimignano in the province of Siena.
The denomination of origin Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG is reserved for white wine produced from grapes of at least 85% of the Vernaccia di San Gimignano vine.
Other non-aromatic white grape varieties suitable for cultivation for the Tuscany Region may contribute, up to a maximum of 15%.
For both Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG and Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva DOCG, the colour is straw yellow with golden reflections that get more accentuated with age.
On the olfactory level, there are delicate aromas with fruity fragrances that can evolve into spicy and mineral notes with age. On the palate, the wines have a dry, harmonious, savoury flavour, sometimes with a characteristic almond aftertaste.
These wines pair well with seafood dishes: shellfish, crustaceans and braised salmon; typical Tuscan dishes: panzanella, marzolino and acquacotta.
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