Panizzi’s story began in 1989 with this label: a fresh, approachable expression of Vernaccia di San Gimignano. It offers a dynamic palate and great versatility at the table, thanks to a characteristic freshness underpinned by the structure typical of this grape variety. It represents a natural, contemporary take on the wine.
VINEYARD & PRODUCTION CHARACTERISTICS
SAN GIMIGNANO
ORGANOLEPTIC PROFILE
Pale straw-yellow color with greenish highlights, sparkling with freshness. The nose is fragrant, offering notes of flowers—specifically linden and broom—along with citrus and white-fleshed fruits like apple and pear. On the palate, it is lean yet well-structured, featuring a characteristic saline finish that reflects the San Gimignano terroir.
ORIGIN
Grapes sourced from all estate
vineyards (Larniano, Montagnana,
Santa Margherita, Lazzeretto)
SOIL STRUCTURE
Predominantly tuff-based soils with
varying amounts of yellow clay
GRAPE VARIETIES
Vernaccia di San Gimignano and
5% Incrocio Manzoni
TRAINING SYSTEM
Spurred cordon and Guyot
PLANTING DENSITY
5,000 vines/ha
AVERAGE VINE AGE
30 years
AVERAGE YIELD PER HECTARE
Maximum 75 quintals per hectare
GRAPE SELECTION
In the vineyard; hand-harvested
into crates.
VINIFICATION/AGING
Focused on highlighting the
varietal’s citrus and saline characteristics. Soft pressing, fermentation, and
maturation in steel tanks, with
lees contact for 3 months. Followed
by bottle aging for 3 months.
STORAGE
Keeps optimally for
over 5 years
SERVING TEMPERATURE
10–12°C
PAIRINGS
Sushi and raw fish, pasta, white
meat, fresh cheeses, fritters