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Consorzio
della Denominazione San Gimignano
53037 San Gimignano (SI)
Via della Rocca, 1
Tel. ++39-0577940108
Fax ++39-0577942088
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| Along with
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, other DOC wines are produced
in the territory of San Gimignano. The name San Gimignano includes
several types of wines: Rosso, Novello, Rosso Riserva, Rosato,
Vin Santo and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice, plus the red and
rosé Sangiovese. The name was acknowledged only recently: in
August 1996. The professionalism of wine makers, the geological
characteristics and the climate make this area perfect for vine?growing.
Moreover, special attention is paid to the safeguard of the
environment and genuine produce. Many wine makers indeed take
part in special programs for the implementation of biological
farming techniques. Vine?growing is the most important and productive
sector of San Gimignano's economy, both as concern profit and
employment. The production of wine in San Gimignano is also
linked to the history and culture of this area, which contributes
to make the local produce one of the most sought?after Tuscan
wines. Since the old times the farmers of this area called the
local red wine "Vino Nero", and the name Vin Santo has been
known for ages. |
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San Gimignano wines must be produced
exclusively with grapes grown in the territory of San Gimignano,
on hills well exposed to sunlight and at a maximum altitude
of 500 m on sea level.
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| The Rosso,
Novello and Rosso Riserva types are obtained from Sangiovese
(minimum 50%) and other red grapes (maximum 50%). The wine is
named Sangiovese if this grape accounts for at least 85% of
grapes. The Rosé variety is produced with Sangiovese (minimum
60%), Canaiolo nero (up to 20%),Trebbiano toscano, Malvasia
del Chianti and Vernaccia di San Gimignano (up to 15% maximum),
plus other complementary red grapes up to 15%. Rosé wine also
includes the Sangiovese variety. Vin Santo is obtained from
Malvasia del Chianti grapes (up to 50% maximum), Trebbiano toscano
(30% minimum), Vernaccia di San Gimignano (20% maximum), plus
other complementary grapes (10% maximum). Vin Santo Occhio di
Pernice is mostly produced with Sangiovese (70?100%)potentially
adding other red grapes. The yield per hectare cannot exceed
100 quintals (22,045 lbs.) for all varieties.. |
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Organoleptic Characteristics |
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San Gimignano
Rosso: from pale to deep ruby red tending to garnet with
age; the bouquet is delicate and vinous; the flavour is dry,
balanced, nicely tannic and medium bodied. Min. alcohol: 11.5°
(12° for Riserva).
San Gimignano Novello: pale ruby red with violet hues;
the perfume is intense, vinous and fruity; the flavour is smooth,
velvety and sapid. Min. alcohol: 11°.
San Gimignano Rosato: from pale to deep rosé colour with
ruby hues; the bouquet is delicate and fruity, with hints of
freshly squeezed grapes; the flavour is delicate, balanced and
velvety. Min. alcohol: 10.5°.
San Gimignano Vin Santo: from golden to more or less
deep amber; the perfume is typical, ethereal, intense and delicate;
the flavour is from dry to off?dry, full, smooth and persistent.
Min. alcohol: 16.5°.
San Gimignano Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice: from deep
to pale rosé colour with an intense bouquet; the flavour is
sweet, smooth, velvety and round. Min. alcohol: 16°. |
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| These wines
are a perfect accompaniment to red meat dishes, roasts, game
and mature cheeses. The rosé wine is specifically suggested
for cold cuts, and Vin Santo goes well with cakes and biscuits.
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