Wine at the Table
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
The short answer
Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a white Italian wine from Tuscany, made from Vernaccia. It tastes dry, mineral, faint bitter almond and pairs best with fish, white bean soup and pecorino.
- Style
- Dry, mineral, faint bitter almond, Tuscany
- Glass
- White wine glass at 48°F / 9°C
- Strength
- About 12.5–13% ABV
Where it comes from
The white of the medieval towers town; in 1966 it became one of Italy's first wines granted DOC status.
What you need
- Grape: Vernaccia
- Region: Tuscany
- Style: Dry, mineral, faint bitter almond
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 48°F / 9°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: fish, white bean soup and pecorino.
- 03
Larry's tip. Tuscany drinks red, except when it doesn't.
Larry’s rule: Tuscany drinks red, except when it doesn't.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Vernaccia di San Gimignano?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano pairs well with fish, white bean soup and pecorino.
What grape is Vernaccia di San Gimignano made from?
Vernaccia, grown in Tuscany.
What does Vernaccia di San Gimignano taste like?
Dry, mineral, faint bitter almond.
What temperature should Vernaccia di San Gimignano be served at?
About 48°F / 9°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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