Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Fontaleoni

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG • Tuscany • Fontaleoni
Category
White Wines
Winery
Fontaleoni
Region
Tuscany
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
In steel tanks on the lees
Aging
6 months in small wood, then steel and at least 24 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Vernaccia 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Fontaleoni Italian wine - Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG from Tuscany

Tasting Notes

This Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG stands as a benchmark for Tuscany's highest quality classification. Its 12.5% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Vernaccia 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate is fresh and precise, with lively acidity carrying through to the finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards on vine of 40 years old, placed at 180 meters above sea level. Vinification: in steel tanks on the lees. The wine is aged 6 months in small wood, then steel and at least 24 months in bottle. A wine reflecting Tuscany's renowned terroir with elegant tannin structure and aging potential.

Food Pairings

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

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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