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“. . . opens aromatically with green apple, lime zest and a hint of mineral. It sweeps through an earthy, balanced wave on the palate punctuated by Vernaccia's signature almond finish.”
It’s a mouthful to pronounce – and ingest. If you like steely, spicy, dry, palate-cleansing white wines, this one delivers. This Vernaccia di San Gimignano (that’s the name of the grape variety) offers bold floral, herbal, white grapefruit aromas, followed by lots of body in the mouth, and a delicious bitter quality not unlike Gewurztraminer. This is an ancient grape variety, traced back to Greece, that has been refined with modern growing and winemaking techniques. You have to be a devoted follower of zingy Sauvignon Blancs and bitter Gewurztraminers to love a wine like this. No wimpy palates allowed! Pair it with seafood and spicy Asian dishes.
“Aromatic nose. Fresh-cut green grass. Citrus. Tropical notes with persistence.” Commendation Medal 2005 World Wine Awards
“Spicy and warm, centered on round kiwi and melon flavors, this wine has the fleshiness to match roast monkfish.” 87
“From the beautiful village of San Gimignano, this Vernaccia has dried apricot fruit with a touch of spice and almonds.”
“Here’s an interesting Italian varietal. This white shows dried fruit and almonds and is good with chicken or fish or as an aperitif on a hot day.”
“This well-made, surprisingly full-bodied Italian white wine exhibits the characteristic nutty flavor of Vernaccia in a most appealing way. Pear, apple, lemon and honey nuances also make their appearance, and the texture is creamy without getting flabby. You could serve this with the types of foods you'd serve with Chardonnay - salmon or ham, for instance. I'd be tempted to pair it with recipes with a nutty component - kung pao, satay or almondine dishes, for instance.” Wine of the Week
“Medium bodied, aromatic, and oily textured with floral honeysuckle aromas and apricot, bitter almond, honey, and grapefruit flavors; medium drying finish. Pan-seared scallops.” Fully mature. Serve now.
“Dry, fresh, and delicate with complexity that creeps up on you, here is a white wine that has subtle herbal flavors, rather than exuberant fruit. It is smooth and round in the mouth, and has a long finish that is textural and pleasantly astringent. This is a wine to have with lighter food: chicken or delicate fish, even salads.”
“Simple in profile, it has light but elegant flavors that make it an everyday wine for Italians. A good value. Dried fruit and a touch of spice.”
"Lluminous white with gold yellow highlights, refined bouquet with varietal characteristics and hints of dried fruit and almonds, well balanced with notes of ripe fruit and spices."
"Light bodied with ripe fruit, dried apple, and mineral; medium finish. Broiled swordfish. Buy and serve youngest vintage available."
"This wine comes from an estate that overlooks the medieval Tuscan village of San Gimignano. Made from 100 percent Vernaccia di San Gimignano grapes, this quintessentially Italian wine was given a little fermentation in barriques (large oak barrels) to give it a fuller body in the mouth, said Cecchi. Round flavors of dried fruit and a hint of almonds along with the characteristic fruit, combine in this dry wine. Would go well with food, especially seafood."
"Light yellow hue. Fresh aromas of green apple, mineral and cut grass. Green apple and grapefruit flavors followed by hints of mineral and almond." 86
"Very Highly Recommended - Aroma of chamomile and trace of lanolin, not unlike Graves. A pale white wine needing seafood to display its greatest charms."
"Straw color with a touch of spritz upon first opening the bottle. Aroma of pear, melon and almond. Medium-body with good concentration. Clean, refreshing finish with balanced acidity." ***
"The wine has zesty citrus aromas with a touch of oak, and crisp, bracing flavors of lemons with a well-balanced medium texture. It is simple but very tasty."
"Celebrate the lighter air and the lighter food of a milder season with a wine that's as fresh as spring itself. This classic Italian white, from the Tuscan town of San Gimignano, is made with the Vernaccia grape. It's dry, medium-bodied and sleek, with subtle flavors of apricot and mineral."
"Medium-bodied dry white wine with a pale yellow color. Aromas of lime blossoms, with lime/pear flavors accented by a touch of minerals (a light pleasing chalkiness). Decent acidity keeps the flavors going and makes the wine work well with food."
"Great Value. This is a medium+ bodied, supple wine, with good fruit (green apple, pear, almond) and balance. It has more depth than most similar Italian white wines at the price." Excellent
"Sweet green pepper and clover honey aromas, with a floral note on top. Light-bodied and low profile, with green notes and excellent fruit throughout; sweet finish. Excellent as an aperitif."
"Nutty and creamy, an almond blancmange, this is an unusually full-bodied Vernaccia that picks up some cedar and smoke from barrel fermentation. Intriguing and fine. Good Value." 85
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