2017 Castello di Querceto Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

$213.00

• 6 bottle of 2017 Castello di Querceto Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

Castello di Querceto has a small percentage of production for white grape varieties, and this demonstrates the level of passion and attention to detail of this producer. Vernaccia di San Gimignano by Castello di Querceto is a wine that lends itself well to many combinations. Indeed with fish dishes, this wine manages to create its maximum expression.

A remarkable acidity makes it a wine that can be of particular interest to Riesling drinkers.

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Description

When you walk through the medieval walls of San Gimignano, it seems like you went back in time. Vernaccia is the flagship of this fantastic city, and it is an excellent style with crisp acidity and very refined green and herbal characteristics.

PROFILE

Green hues
Mineral
Herbal-Grassy
Savoury
Seafood friendly

Tips by the Italian Sommelier

Specs

Region: Toscana
Vintage: 2017
Closure: Cork
Bottle volume: 750 ml
Blended Info: Vernaccia 100%
Serving Temperature: 11°C. Below this temperature, the aromas will be restrained.
Type of Glasses: White wine glass
Decanting: Not necessary
Time of opening: When ready to drink
Tips: This wine is very delicate and light, so I suggest letting it reach a slightly higher temperature in the glass to detect more aromas

Tasting

The wine displays a straw-yellow colour with subtle aromas of flowery with scents of almonds. The structure on the palate is medium body, dry and elegant.