Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Castellani — St. Giorgio Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2024, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG — Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview:
100% Vernaccia. A fresh and vibrant follow-up to the Vintage 2023,(also reviewed) maintaining the classic Tuscan profile while leaning into greater precision and energy. This vintage 24 highlights freshness and length over the more almond-driven character of the prior year.

Aromas & Flavors:
Lemon zest, green apple, and crisp pear take the lead. Subtle floral notes and a delicate mineral edge add lift, with less emphasis on the traditional almond note and more focus on citrus-driven clarity.

Mouthfeel:
Light to medium-bodied with brighter acidity than the v.2023. Clean, lively, and more linear in structure, finishing longer with a slightly savory edge that lingers elegantly.

Food Pairings:
Seafood, grilled fish, light pasta, fresh salads, or simple Mediterranean dishes. Excellent as a refreshing aperitif.

Verdict:
A more energetic and refined expression of Vernaccia. While the v.2023 leans slightly rounder with its almond touch, the v.2024 shines with freshness, precision, and a longer, more savory finish.

Did You Know?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status in 1966, marking its place as one of Italy’s most historic white wines.

🍷 Personal Pick Insight:
V.2024 edges ahead for its freshness and extended finish, more vibrant and food-driven, while still honoring the classic style. — 10 days ago

Lisa

9.0

$12 at total wine. Dry, drinkable, full bodied — 2 months ago

Ellen Shaughnessy

9.1

So yum!!! Perfect find at a tiny wine store, to enjoy at byo Piazzi in frenchtown 👌🏼 — 5 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Another solid vintage of this unique Tuscan wine. IGT blend of Teroldego (90%) and Syrah (10%). Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of red and black fruit, leather, dark cocoa and orange zest. Flavors of cranberry sauce, cooked black cherry/berry/plum and raspberry fruit with additional hints of vanilla, dark chocolate and pepper spice. Medium length well balanced finish and well integrated velvety tannins. Solid richness and complexity. Consistently delicious. Appreciate you sharing this bottle, Mark S! — a month ago

Goober Raisinette

9.3

Costco. $15.89. Good. Will drink a lot. — 2 months ago

Krista Guthrie

9.2

Loved the fruitiness of this wine. Tannin minimal if any. Had it with spaghetti in Austin for Xmas. — 3 months ago

Rufus King

9.2

Juicy Chianti Classico with medium tannin, served with Italian roasted chicken at friends’ house in Ft. Myers, FL — a month ago

Lisa

9.3

$15 at total wine. Nicely balanced. Good for sipping or food — a month ago

Vitaly Domnenko

8.9

Bm. Tm+. Am. Fm. — 2 months ago

Dana Haskins

9.0

It’s peachy! Light and not too citrus-forward. — 8 months ago

with Stefanzobean and Dawn