Vernaccia | Grape variety
San Gimignano and the Vernaccia: both have centuries-old roots. On the one hand, the history, the art and, above all, the architecture of this unique city, characterized by its slender medieval towers; on the other, a wine that is unparalleled in tradition and fame, not only in Italy but worldwide.
The small town of San Gimignano is one of the main tourist attractions of Tuscany. It is located on a hill in the valley of the river Elsa in the province of Siena and has about 7,000 inhabitants. Vernaccia di San Gimignano is probably one of the most famous wines of Tuscany, it remains the only famous white wine of this region. - Gerardo
Karmis · Isola dei Nuraghi Bianco IGT 2023Attilio Contini, Sardegna
Of strong, bright straw yellow is Karmis - a white wine based on Vernaccia. The bouquet is fine and persistent, with pleasant floral fruit nuances. The palate is mild yet full-bodied, with good and persistent spiciness. An interesting wine from the Tirso Valley, between Cabras and Baratili. - Gerardo [TS12/24]
€ 12,95 17,27 €/L
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Flor · Vernaccia di Oristano DOC 2020Attilio Contini, Sardegna
Of intense ethereal aroma of the flowers of the almond tree. The color is a warm sunny yellow, dry on the palate with a pronounced aroma. - Gerardo [TS12/21]
€ 15,95 21,27 €/L
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Antico Gregori · Vernaccia di Oristano DOC 1976Attilio Contini, Sardegna
Vernaccia di Oristano Antico Gregori is a cuvée made by the solera method, with a base dating back to the early 1900s and topped up only with the best vintage. Cited by Hugh Johnson as one of the 20 wines to have tasted once in a lifetime.
€ 79,90 213,07 €/L
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