Winery MacinaticoMassi Vernaccia di San Gimignano
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.
Taste structure of the Massi Vernaccia di San Gimignano from the Winery Macinatico
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Massi Vernaccia di San Gimignano of Winery Macinatico in the region of Tuscany is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Massi Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Pairings that work perfectly with Massi Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Original food and wine pairings with Massi Vernaccia di San Gimignano
The Massi Vernaccia di San Gimignano of Winery Macinatico matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of mami's macaroni and gruyere gratin, zucchini quiche or emulsion of foie gras with pata negra.
Details and technical informations about Winery Macinatico's Massi 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
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Informations about the Winery Macinatico
The Winery Macinatico is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Vernaccia di San Gimignano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vernaccia di San Gimignano
The wine region of Vernaccia di San Gimignano is located in the region of San Gimignano of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vagnoni or the Domaine Vagnoni produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vernaccia di San Gimignano are Chardonnay, Sangiovese and Vermentino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vernaccia di San Gimignano often reveals types of flavors of citrus, mango or grass and sometimes also flavors of straw, grapefruit or caramel.
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: Bacchus
Roman god of the vine and wine, often evoked to qualify everything that concerns the world of wine, and in particular its consumption. His name gave the adjective "bachique" which suggests the idea of celebration and conviviality.
