| Producer | Montenidoli |
| Country | Italy |
| Varietal | Vernaccia |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 19882 |
| Size | 750ml |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano is one of Italy’s most historic white-wine terroirs, defined by its hilltop vineyards, ancient marine soils, and distinctly Tuscan climate. The vineyards surrounding the medieval town of San Gimignano sit on calcareous and sandy soils rich in marine fossils, which give Vernaccia its hallmark minerality and subtle saline edge. Warm days are balanced by cooling breezes and elevation, preserving freshness while allowing full ripeness. Unlike many aromatic white varieties, Vernaccia is prized for its structure and savory character rather than overt fruitiness, producing wines that are dry, textural, and capable of aging, with notes of citrus, almond, stone fruit, and wet stone.
Montenidoli’s Vernaccia di San Gimignano Fiore 2023 is a pure and elegant expression of this terroir. Made exclusively from free-run juice and fermented in stainless steel, Fiore emphasizes clarity, finesse, and site expression rather than power. The 2023 vintage shows bright citrus and pear, delicate floral notes, and a pronounced mineral backbone that reflects San Gimignano’s fossil-rich soils. On the palate, it is crisp yet gently rounded from lees aging, finishing clean and savory with a subtle almond note. This wine captures the essence of Vernaccia at its most refined—fresh, structured, and unmistakably tied to its Tuscan origins.
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