You don't need a special occasion to open a bottle of Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
There's something about Vernaccia that makes people happy — Dante Alighieri himself placed it in the Purgatory of his Divine Comedy, and Dante was a man who wanted to drink well. It could be the delicate flavors on the palate, the fresh, vibrant character, or the way it's tied to celebrations, like Mother's Day.
The winemaker's word
An everyday wine, not just for special occasions
A glass of Vernaccia is just as good on a normal weeknight as at a celebration. "Some people like to reserve Vernaccia di San Gimignano for a special occasion, but feel free to enjoy it regularly like many other wines," says winemaker and owner Pierluigi Giachi. "Vernaccia di San Gimignano can often pair just like a light red wine with dinner."
Here are twelve bottles of Vernaccia Poggioaicieli worth trying this month, from luxurious vintages to more affordable everyday bottles.
Tenuta Torciano
Quality first, in the glass and in the hills
Our goal is to introduce Vernaccia di San Gimignano and our rounded hills to the world. We know we represent an important, original product of our territory — not only through production and wine marketing, but through care for the environment and for the visitor experience. Only real quality keeps wine tourism alive over time.
In the kitchen
What to cook with it
This fresh, flavorful wine is excellent for cooking and for pairing with Tuscan recipes such as:
- Spaghetti Carbonara seaside
- Gnocchi with three cheese sauce
- Tuna tartare with Bufala Mozzarella cheese
- Octopus with balsamic vinegar
- and more in our cookbook "About Sangimignano"
It's worth letting this fresh wine rest in the bottle for a few months before enjoying it fully in the hot summer. At Tenuta Torciano we're certain our new Vernaccia will give you wonderful sensations.
Ciao from Italy — Pierluigi Giachi, President of Tenuta Torciano
