Cesani Vernaccia di San Gimignano (2012)
Winery: | Cesani |
Region: | Italy » Tuscany » Vernaccia Di San Gimignano |
Varietal: | Vernaccia |
Type: | Table Wines |
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Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a white wine that is produced around the Medieval town of San Gimignano in Tuscany, Italy. The name of the grape refers either to a derivation of the word “vernaculus,” Latin for local, meaning it’s the local grape, or the town of Vernazza in Liguria, where it might have come from. It’s been around for centuries, with earliest written references from the 13th century. Vernaccia was the favorite wine of Pope Martin IV. In Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, he placed Pope Martin in Purgatorio, forever made to eat eels pickled in Vernaccia for his sins of gluttony.
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Vernaccia Di San Gimignano on SnoothApril 2012
Not much on the nose here, maybe a touch of spice over waxy apricot fruit but this is pretty subdued. With time theres a touch of pine nut here as well with some sweet citrus oil tones. In the mouth this is bright and lean with modest citrus flavors and nice refreshing feel that shows a touch of steely minerality on the backend. Finishes quite ... Read More
January 2012
This wine rated 86 by Wine Spectator. I enjoyed it with an italian meal the first night and Mushi-zushi the second evening. It was Light golden color with pears and honey on the nose. Medium-bodied, with bright acidity and a clean finish. A good wine to drink now. Read More
November 2011
While in Tuscany this month ( Nov. 2011) I had the good fortune to drink this light refreshing wine. Upon returning home, I ordered a case! Read More
September 2011
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August 2010
Love the grassiness with a hint of weight to it. Dry with just a touch of honey. Killed it with Shrimp and Melon ceviche at Pizzeria Mozza in LA Read More
August 2010
No written review
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