Winery GranducatoVernaccia di San Gimignano
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.
Taste structure of the Vernaccia di San Gimignano from the Winery Granducato
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vernaccia di San Gimignano of Winery Granducato in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vernaccia di San Gimignano of Winery Granducato in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or tropical fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Pairings that work perfectly with Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Original food and wine pairings with Vernaccia di San Gimignano
The Vernaccia di San Gimignano of Winery Granducato matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of saffron pasta with prawns, cream and tuna quiche or bruschetta with mozzarella.
Details and technical informations about Winery Granducato's Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vernaccia di San Gimignano from Winery Granducato are 2019, 2014, 2017, 2015 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Granducato
The Winery Granducato is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of San Gimignano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of San Gimignano
The wine region of San Gimignano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Panizzi or the Domaine Il Colombaio di Santachiara produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of San Gimignano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of San Gimignano often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, oaky or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, red fruit or citrus fruit.
The wine region of Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
The word of the wine: Generic
A term that can have several meanings, but often designates a branded wine as opposed to a wine from a vineyard or château, sometimes abused to designate regional appellations (e.g. Bordeaux, Burgundy, etc.).
