Description
Still white wine made from Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, 12.5% ABV, produced by Teruzzi & Puthod. 100% Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 2024 vintage. A wine that embodies the history of a centuries-old grape variety, whose name derives from the Latin "vernaculus," meaning "of the place." In 1966, it was the first Italian white wine to be awarded the Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC), and in 1993, it received the Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (DOC). Intense and persistent aromas with hints of mineral, fruity notes, and a subtle green note. Straw yellow in color with greenish reflections, clear and bright. The flavor is bold but not aggressive, with a good balance between structure, freshness, and persistence, and characterized by an almond aftertaste.
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C.
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
Pairings
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Irene Leonzio e Giuseppe Caviola
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 96
| Name | Teruzzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano Isola Bianca 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Teruzzi & Puthod |
| Story | Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a vine with a centuries-old history: its name seems to derive from the Latin word 'vernaculus' meaning 'of the place, local'. In 1966 it was the first Italian white wine to be awarded the Denominazione di Origine Controllata and in 1993 it obtained the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita. |
| Origin | San Gimignano (SI) |
| Climate | The climate is continental mitigated by Mediterranean influences with cold, rainy winters and hot summers. |
| Soil composition | Clayey and sandy. |
| Harvest | Mid-September to early October |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of the grapes and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

