Description
The Geografico estate near San Gimignano is located at the foot of the hill overlooking the famous turreted city, halfway between Siena and Florence. Here an association of 30 local winegrowers works to take care of the conditions of the Sangiovese and Vernaccia vineyards. Geografico's team of oenologists select and vinify the best grapes to make our premium line Borgo alla Terra, an expression of a cultural heritage that fills the Piccini family with pride.
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Perfume

Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C.
Longevity:
03 - 05 years

Pairings
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Alessandro Barabesi
- Bottles produced: 1.200.000
- Hectares: 350
Today, saying Chianti in the world means evoking much more than a wine. This was also made possible thanks to seventeen far-sighted winemakers - "Those of Geografico" - who already in 1961 understood the importance of the extraordinary bond between a wine and its production area.
From here, more than half a century ago, the story of the Geografico started and today continues its journey thanks to the passion for the territory of Piccini family, who bought it to continue its memory.
From those seventeen initial winemakers, today we can count even sixty. All mainly rooted in the territories of Chianti and Chianti Classico, but also of Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Sixty passionate winemakers working every day to enhance a great appellation and its wines, starting with its main grape variety: Sangiovese. Read more


Name | Borgo Alla Terra Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2024 |
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Type | White 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 | Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico |
Harvest | Borgo alla Terra Vernaccia grapes are harvested around mid-September, about 10 days later than usual. |
Wine making | We make use of the most modern winemaking techniques to enhance the varietal character, achieved through soft crushing and low fermentation temperatures. |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |