Vernaccia di San Gimignano 'Casanuova' Fontaleoni

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG • Tuscany • Fontaleoni
Category
White Wines
Winery
Fontaleoni
Region
Tuscany
Alcohol
13%
Vinification
Manual harvesting, then fermented in stainless steel on fine lees
Aging
6 months in oak casks, then 6 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Vernaccia di San Gimignano 95%, Chardonnay 5%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Vernaccia di San Gimignano 'Casanuova' Fontaleoni Italian wine - Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG from Tuscany

Tasting Notes

This prestigious Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking excellence. With 13% alcohol, it strikes a confident balance between body and freshness. Crafted from Vernaccia di San Gimignano 95%, Chardonnay 5%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect crisp citrus and orchard fruit aromas framed by a clean, mineral finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards on vineyards of 30 years old, placed at 100 meters above sea level in the Vineyard Casanuova. Vinification: manual harvesting, then fermented in stainless steel on fine lees. The wine is aged 6 months in oak casks, then 6 months in bottle. A wine capturing the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany in every glass.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Mediterranean salads
🍽️ Seafood risotto
🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil
🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish
🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans

About Tuscany Wine Region

Tuscany is Italy's most celebrated wine region, home to legendary denominations like Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

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