Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva DOCG - Panizzi

Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva DOCG - PanizziAt the center, this white wine displays a lively golden-yellow color. After the first swirl, one can perceive a first-class balance in this white wine, as it shows neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like characteristics at the glass walls. Poured into a white wine glass, this Italian white wine presents wonderfully expressive aromas of plum, pear, mirabelle plum, and black cherry, complemented by sun-warmed rock and forest floor, which are contributed by aging in wooden barrels. The Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva presents itself to the wine enthusiast as wonderfully dry. This white wine is never rough or meager, as is fitting for a wine of this renown. On the palate, this balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly dense texture. The finish of this white wine from the Tuscany wine region, specifically from Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, ultimately impresses with a remarkable aftertaste. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes from the limestone- and clay-dominated soils. Vinification of the Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva The basis for the balanced Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva from Tuscany are grapes of the Vernaccia variety. In Tuscany, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of limestone and clay. After harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. The fermentation takes place in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by a 12-month aging period in oak barrels (barrique). Food Pairing Recommendations for Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Enjoy this Italian white wine best at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to spicy lamb curry, vegetable salad with red beet, or wok vegetables with fish. Awards for the Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva from Panizzi This wine from Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG convinces not only us but also renowned wine critics, who awarded it 90 points or more. Among the ratings are: Vinum - 16.5 points Wine Advocate - Robert M. Parker - 92 points Vinum - 16.5 points