Gattavecchi
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
San Gimignano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
What a great surprise! This is a very tasty white wine from San Gimignano.
Dry on the palate and soft, with a nice mouthfeel.
Full-bodied with medium acidity.
Showing lemons, apples, pears, light earth, light grapefruits and herbs.
Nicely balanced and elegant.
13% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
What a great surprise! This is a very tasty white wine from San Gimignano.
Dry on the palate and soft, with a nice mouthfeel.
Full-bodied with medium acidity.
Showing lemons, apples, pears, light earth, light grapefruits and herbs.
Nicely balanced and elegant.
13% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
An Italian night with another Total Wine holiday purchase. The Vernaccia grape is a classic Italian white grape that, while it's popularity has waned, has seen a resurgence in drinkability lately. Vernaccia grown in San Gimignano, situated on lush hillside in Tuscany, was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status and eventually DOCG in 1993. The Vernaccia wine is typically dry, acidic, and slightly bitter. ~$15 | #totalwine #vernaccia #italianwhitewine
On the eyes: Light translucent straw yellow, starbright, no stain, light legs.
On the nose: Meyer lemon rind with hints of hay and bitter root vegetable. Med- alcohol.
On the tongue: Med acid, med- tannin, med- alcohol. Unripe lemon wrapped in a light herbaceous blanket with hints of oak yielding to a slightly bitter mineralty. Low complexity but the price point makes it worth it.
An Italian night with another Total Wine holiday purchase. The Vernaccia grape is a classic Italian white grape that, while it's popularity has waned, has seen a resurgence in drinkability lately. Vernaccia grown in San Gimignano, situated on lush hillside in Tuscany, was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status and eventually DOCG in 1993. The Vernaccia wine is typically dry, acidic, and slightly bitter. ~$15 | #totalwine #vernaccia #italianwhitewine
On the eyes: Light translucent straw yellow, starbright, no stain, light legs.
On the nose: Meyer lemon rind with hints of hay and bitter root vegetable. Med- alcohol.
On the tongue: Med acid, med- tannin, med- alcohol. Unripe lemon wrapped in a light herbaceous blanket with hints of oak yielding to a slightly bitter mineralty. Low complexity but the price point makes it worth it.
Light lemony and grassy. Smooth. Didn't expect alcohol of 13%. Easy drinking on a hot day.
Light lemony and grassy. Smooth. Didn't expect alcohol of 13%. Easy drinking on a hot day.
Feb 25th, 2017
Very light straw, almost white with tropical fruit and floral aromas. The palate was crisp with melon and lemon flavors, very light almost bland. Short finish. Tasting Sample.
Very light straw, almost white with tropical fruit and floral aromas. The palate was crisp with melon and lemon flavors, very light almost bland. Short finish. Tasting Sample.
Jun 12th, 2016
Apples, and lemon with some astringency on finish.
Apples, and lemon with some astringency on finish.
May 25th, 2016
My first Vernaccia. Nose is quite shy, displaying mostly melon and citrus peels. Light nutty bitterness on the palate. Medium to high acidity but lack of freshness. Better chilled.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano has the distinction of being awarded Italy’s first DOC status.
My first Vernaccia. Nose is quite shy, displaying mostly melon and citrus peels. Light nutty bitterness on the palate. Medium to high acidity but lack of freshness. Better chilled.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano has the distinction of being awarded Italy’s first DOC status.
Vernacchia- pale straw coloration. On the nose, apple, minerals, honey and pear. On the palate, soft on the palate, apple, honey, minerals and pear with a finish of lemon/ citrus and oak. refreshing.
Vernacchia- pale straw coloration. On the nose, apple, minerals, honey and pear. On the palate, soft on the palate, apple, honey, minerals and pear with a finish of lemon/ citrus and oak. refreshing.
Nov 2nd, 2021