750ml
Panizzi Vernaccia San Gimignano DOCG – Organic
Panizzi is born with the first vintage of this wine, in 1989. Produced from grapes originating from the totality of our winery’s vineyards, it is the modern interpretation of an ancient wine full of history.
Varietal: Vernaccia di San Gimignano and other white vines (Manzoni and Trebbiano 5-7%)
Appellation: Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Production Zone: San Gimignano (all the 4 vineyards of the estate) altitude between 220-260m a.s.l
Soil: Hilly soils rich in clay and calcareous
Vinification: The grapes are normally harvested between the second and third week of September. Soft pressing; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 19°C
Maturation: In steel tanks on the lees for 5 months.
Life potential: It keeps very well for at least 4-5 years
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Bright, light straw color with greenish reflections. Dense and delicate with notes that recall the first spring flowers (broom and lime) and fresh fruit (green apple, pear and grapefruit). The taste is balanced, dry, fragrant thanks to a good acidity that highlights the fruity and citrus sensations. The aftertaste is persistent and slightly bitter.
- It pairs well with starters, vegetable soups, raw fish, white meats, fresh cheeses and fried food.
Winery Profile
- Giovanni Panizzi is a pioneer of Vernaccia’s renaissance: he worked to elevate it by also being president of the Consorzio from 2003 to 2009.
- Today the Nicolai family is running the winery, together with the winemaker Valter Sovran, following Gianni’s steps and values.
- Panizzi practice organic and sustainable farming. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or harmful pesticides. They only use green manure and residual bio masses from harvest, and other matured animal manure.
- Panizzi Winery encompasses 4 vineyards in the San Gimignano production area (Santa Margherita, Larniano, Montagnana and Lazzaretto), each featuring its own distinctive soil, a range of elevations and exposures, and 1 vineyard (Pian dei Cerri Seggiano) on the slopes of Mount Amiata. They own 60 hectares in total.