Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Selezione “Santa Chiara”
Denomination: Syrah San Gimignano DOC
Production area San Gimignano
Grapes 95% Vernaccia di San Gimignano 5% Incrocio Manzoni
Vineyard age 10 – 15 years old (Vigna Santa Chiara)
Altitude 280 – 320 mt s.l.m.
Training system spurred cordon
Planting density 4000 plants per hectare
Production per plant about 1.5 kg
Harvesting method hand harvest in boxes; further selection of the grapes in the cellar
Winemaking maceration at low temperature of the grapes, settling of must after destemming and gentle pressing, inoculation with selected yeasts when clear, temperature-controlled fermentation, one third in barriques (used twice) and two thirds in steel
Bottle aging at least 4 months before release
Alcohol content 13% by Vol.
Color straw yellow with greenish reflections
Nose intense, enveloping, aromatic
Palate elegant and rich, final with great persistence and freshness
Ideal serving temperature 12 – 13° C
Pairings It’s the perfect accompaniment for appetizers, main courses with delicate condiment, white meat, fish, medium aged cheeses
Decanter Bronze World Wine Awards
87/100
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