| Grape varieties |
100% Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
| History |
A bird's beak, rabbit ears, human arms and hands, goat's feet and a squirrel's tail: the Sant'Elena Magical Beast is a fantastic assemblage of other animals. A chimera, a blend of living elements and animals, a symbol, or simply a bizarre creature, a figment of the imagination and irony of Ages erroneously deemed Dark, the Middle Ages. A figure that aroused astonishment and wonder in 13th- and 14th-century readers, just as in 21st-century wine lovers. |
| Origin |
Vigneto Sant'Elena, in Racciano |
| Climate |
Average altitude of 300 m above sea level with a South-West exposure. |
| Soil composition |
The soils are of marine origin, dating back to the Pliocene epoch from which fossil shells easily re-emerge. The soil peculiarities allow the roots to reach very deep levels and absorb microelements that give great minerality to the wine. |
| Vinification |
Whole grapes in the press and soft pressing during the day, cold static decantation of the must, alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16 °C in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation: not carried out. |
| Ageing |
15 - 18 months on fine lees in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. |
| On offer |
Price Teruzzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Sant'Elena 2021 € 16.27
ex VAT
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