Montenidoli Vernaccia Di San Gimignano Tradizionale 2022 750ml

#85 of Top 100, 2024. A mix of honeysuckle, crab apple, lemon, pine and earth flavors highlight this intense white, which is fresh and balanced, leaving a saltiness on the languid aftertaste. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 cases made, 520 cases imported.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Appellation: Vernaccia Di San Gimignano
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White

Varietal

Vernaccia

Vernaccia, an ancient white grape variety indigenous to Italy, holds a storied place in the country’s winemaking heritage, particularly in Tuscany’s Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG. Renowned for its crisp acidity, Vernaccia produces wines with distinctive characteristics reflective of its terroir.

Vernaccia wines are celebrated for their straw-yellow hue, delicate floral aromas, and flavors of green apple, citrus, and almond. With a medium body and vibrant acidity, Vernaccia offers a refreshing and versatile drinking experience, ideal for pairing with seafood, poultry, and light pasta dishes.

While historically overshadowed by other Italian varietals, Vernaccia’s unique qualities and regional significance continue to captivate wine enthusiasts and critics alike, earning it a well-deserved place among Italy’s esteemed white wine varieties.