[ Intense / Fragrant / Rich ]
TOSCANA CLASSICA
Collegiata
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the medieval village of San Gimignano and it is without any doubt the most important white Tuscan wine. It has a light yellow colour, a fresh and firm taste with fruity aromas and a nice bitter-hint end.
Wine data sheet
Grapes
100% Vernaccia
Production area
San Gimignano, Tuscany
Altitude
150-350 m a.s.l.
Type of soil
Marlstone soil, with a high clay and yellow tufa sand content.
Alcohol
12.5 % vol.
Fermentation
Vinification without skins, with special attention paid to oxidation and the clarifying of the must for basic wine production. The grapes are destemmed and pressed with a pneumatic press, saturating them with inert gases. Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of 14-18°C with selected yeast for approximately 15-18 days.
Aging
In steel with batonnage on fine lees.
Tasting notes
It is a clear pale yellow in colour. The bouquet is intense, with hints of yellow-flesh fruit, peach and sweet citrus fruit. It is nippy and taut on the palate, wonderfully fresh and savoury, with a delicious, citrus end note.
Food pairings
White fish and meat; swordfish, pasta with seafood sauce, cheeses, rustic vegetable tarts.
Capacity
0,75 l
Awards and recognitions
The DB & SB Spring Blind Tasting 2024
Bronze Medal
Collegiata 2022
James Suckling 2023
90 points
Collegiata 2022
Japan Wine Challenge 2019
Bronze Medal
Collegiata 2018
Luca Maroni - Annuario Dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2019
92 punti
Collegiata 2017
Wine Enthusiast 2018
87 points
Collegiata 2016
Wine Enthusiast 2017
87 points
Collegiata 2016
Luca Maroni - Annuario Dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2016
88 punti
Collegiata 2014
Decanter World Wine Awards 2014
Bronze Medal
Collegiata 2013
Gallery Collegiata
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