Fontaleoni Vernaccia San Gimignano (750ml)

Made from Vernaccia grapes from the area of San Gimignano; a medieval town in the heart of Tuscany.   The wine has a rich history dating back to the late 1280s.  San Gimignano is famous for its centuries-old towers that dot the town that were erected as safeguards to see approaching enemies. Vernaccia di San Gimignano was also the first DOC wine to be declared in Italy, in 1966.  Traditionally Vernaccia di San Gimignano was fermented with skins and aged in large old wood casks (orange wine).  In the 1980s, the majority of producers shifted winemaking methods using stainless steel and temperature controlled ferments and skin maceration.  Today most Vernaccia is made in a light and fresh style.    

This wine is 100% Vernaccia grown an at altitude of 100/300 mt asl.  The vines are between 15-30 years old and farmed organically.  Hand harvested, softly pressed, fermentated in stainless steel tanks at temperatures under 20°C, lightly filtered before bottling.