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Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
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Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

White San Gimignano Colombaio di Santa Chiara Estate
42,16 €
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Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2021 du domaine Colombaio di Santa Chiara, fermentée en acier, aux notes fruitées, florales et minérales, servie à 10-12 °C. Sa principale réserve tient au prix de 42,16 € pour une appellation sans distinction ni élevage long mentionnés.

  • Typicity & terroir25 %7,6

    Appellation Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG et cépage Vernaccia nommés, zone de production San Gimignano précisée ; profil fruité, floral et légèrement minéral cohérent.

  • Recognition20 %6,0

    Aucune récompense ni guide mentionné ; producteur non documenté par une distinction, ce qui reste une absence d'information et non un défaut.

  • Value for money25 %6,4

    À 42,16 € (prix barré 50,66 €) pour une DOCG sans distinction ni élevage long, le tarif paraît élevé pour ce qui est décrit.

  • Versatility at the table15 %7,4

    Accords précis (antipasti, poisson, viandes blanches), profil aromatique décrit et température de service indiquée à 10-12 °C ; service simple et polyvalent.

  • Producer & winemaking15 %7,2

    Domaine Colombaio di Santa Chiara nommé et situé à San Gimignano, fermentation en acier à température contrôlée et bref élevage en acier précisés ; ni bio ni vendanges manuelles mentionnés.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

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Technical sheet

Grape varietyVernaccia
AppellationDOCG
Production zoneSan Gimignano
Vintage2021
Alcohol content13.5%
Format75 cl
ColorPale straw white
Serving temperature10-12°C
Food and wine pairingAntipasti, fish, white meats

The wine

Vernaccia di San Gimignano: The Brilliance of Colombaio di Santa Chiara

Let me guide you to a gem I discovered in the heart of Tuscany, a white wine that whispers the history and light of San Gimignano. It is a revelation, a pure expression of its terroir, which will surprise you with its liveliness and elegance.

The Soul of San Gimignano: Terroir and Tradition

Imagine the rolling hills of central Tuscany, bathed in sunshine, where the Colombaio di Santa Chiara estate passionately cultivates a unique grape variety: Vernaccia. On these soils rich in limestone, with an ideal climate, the vine flourishes, giving birth to grapes of exceptional quality. It is here, in this preserved setting, that Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG is born, a wine that carries within it the heritage of a thousand-year-old winemaking tradition.

This 2021 vintage, made exclusively from the Vernaccia grape, is the fruit of careful vinification. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, a method that preserves the freshness and aromatic purity of the grape. A brief aging in steel, followed by potential bottle refinement, allows this wine to develop all its complexity. To the eye, you will discover a luminous robe, a promise of a bursting tasting. On the nose, fruity and floral notes delicately blend, evoking the freshness of white fruits and the subtlety of flowers. A light minerality completes this bouquet, a prelude to a harmonious palate. On the palate, this wine reveals a vibrant personality: a beautiful sapidity, a refined balance between acidity and structure, and a delicate almond bitterness on the finish that signs its character.

Gourmet Pairings and Special Moments

This Vernaccia di San Gimignano from the Colombaio di Santa Chiara estate is an ideal companion for your meals. I particularly recommend it with light antipasti, delicate fish, or seafood. It also pairs wonderfully with white meats and fresh cheeses, highlighting their flavors without masking them. It is a wine that invites conviviality, perfect for a sunny lunch on a terrace, or for an aperitif with friends. Let yourself be carried away by this authentic expression of Tuscany, an invitation to savor the Dolce Vita in your glass.

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This 2021 from Colombaio di Santa Chiara relies on temperature-controlled stainless steel tank vinification to keep the Vernaccia nicely fresh, with a finish whose delicate almond bitterness gives it some edge. A white from San Gimignano to discover if you want to step away from Tuscan reds.

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