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Ori Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Riserva | Il Palagione

Vintage

2020

 25.00

This Vernaccia Riserva is a round, multifaceted wine that is mineral and warm, elegant and lightly salty. It pairs well with strongly flavored, typical Tuscan appetizers and dishes like truffle risotto but also roasted fish, white meats and aged cheeses.

Producer: Il Palagione

GRAPES: 100% Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Region: Tuscany
Area: San Gimignano
Altitude: 360m a.s.l.

Vineyards: spur-trained cordon vines with 8-10 buds from Montagnana and Palagione vineyards
Yield: 50HL/ha
Harvest: manual harvest in late August or early September

Fermentation: Soft pressing of the grapes, static must clarification, fermentation at a controlled temperature in steel tanks as well as French barrique barrels.
Ageing: 12 months on fine lees both in steel tanks as well as french barrique barrels with weekly bâtonnages
Refining: at least 3 months of bottle refinement before market release

Alcohol: 13.5% vol.

Color: pale yellow with golden reflections
Nose: floral and yellow fruit aromas give way to notes of cedar and vanilla, dried fruit and saffron