2008 Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Cecchi
(6x75cl)
| Product Code: | 54646108 |
| Description: | 2008 Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Cecchi |
| Case Size: | 6x75cl |
| Producer: | Cecchi |
| Region: | Tuscany |
| Country: | Italy |
| Alc. By Vol.: | 12.5 |
Grape Varieties
| 100% | Vernaccia |
| 0% | Trebbiano |
Food Matching Note:
The fullness and complexity of flavours make the wine and ideal partner to fish, poultry and white meats. It is also an ideal aperitif wine, which should be served at 12-14°C.
Tasting Note:
Vernaccia is characterised by a light straw colour which tends to become golden with ageing. Its fine persistent aroma has a fresh and harmonious balance with a light aftertaste reminiscent of bitter almonds. It is well structured with well balanced body and acidity.
Detailed Tasting Note:
Vernaccia is characterised by a light straw colour which tends to become golden with ageing. Its fine persistent aroma has a fresh and harmonious balance with a light aftertaste reminiscent of bitter almonds. It is well structured with well balanced body and acidity.
Grape:
Created from the Vernaccia grape, found in San Gimignano, Tuscany.
Location:
Produced around the famous towers of San Gimignano in the province of Siena in Tuscany, Italy.
Flavour:
Delicate green apples, pears and pineapple with a hint of bitter almond.
USP:
The first DOC wine In Italy, which is a seal of quality.
Combined:
The first wine in Italy to get DOC quality status and made from the Vernaccia grape, it is delicate with green apples and a hint of almonds.
Vinification Note:
Vernaccia di San Gimignano was Italy’s first white DOCG, granted this lofty status in 1993. The area of production is confined to the municipality of San Gimignano. The terrain which is mainly sandy of pliocenic origin retains a good water reserve even in the summer months. The gradient of the hills and the favorable exposition make the area particularly suitable for the San Gimignano which for the past few years have been subjected to a selection process. The vinification process of white wines foresees a cold maceration of the skins which favours the maximum extraction of the primary aromas. At the soft pressing stage the fermentation temperature is controlled.