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Style
Type
Still
Appellation
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Varieties
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Viticulture
Dry-farming. Harvest is during the second and third weeks of September. Vines are planted at a density of 4,500 plants per hectare. Yields are 9,000 kg per hectare.
Farming
Certified Organic
Terroir
The soil is medium textured silty-sandy with Pliocene marine deposits
Ratings & Reviews
Vineyard
The vineyard is southeast facing at 250 - 280 meters above sea level. Vines are trained high spurred cordon.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures with indigenous yeast. No maceration or malolactic fermentation. Soft filtration and bottling February-March after harvest.
Aging
Aged for 2-3 months with lees in stainless steel
Features
Bottle, Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
Delaware, National, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
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Tasting Note
Pale straw yellow color with greenish hues. Intense and fruity on the nose with hints of green apple and minerality. Full, savory, and persistent on the palate with an almond aftertaste typical of Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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