Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Selezione “Il Nicchiaio”

Production area

San Gimignano, “Il Nicchiaio” vineyard

Grape blend

Selection of Vernaccia di San Gimignano grapes, handpicked from the oldest Vineyard at the farm. The name probably comes from the word "Sea Shells" that often emerge from the soil of the vineyards since the area was covered by the ocean

Vinification

The harvested grapes are divested (cleaned) of their stalks and undergo cryo-maceration for 72 hours. Subsequently, they are gently pressed.  Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats. Finally, the lees are stirred weekly with final micro-oxygenation

Alcohol content

13%

Bottle production

6.000

Color

Intense straw yellow with golden highlights

Bouquet

Delicate bouquet of white-pulp fruit and white flowers

Taste

Perfect with any type of fish and sea food, white meat and mature or spiced cheeses

Drink with

Hors d’oeuvres and saffron dishes

Serve at

10-12° C