DOC · since 2004
San Gimignano
Wine · PDO · 1 municipality
Established in 2004 within its namesake Tuscan municipality, the San Gimignano DOC defines the territory's red, rosé, and sweet wines. While neighboring Tuscan appellations rely strictly on traditional red blends, San Gimignano Rosso mandates at least 50% Sangiovese, allowing winemakers to round out the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, or Pinot Nero at a maximum yield of 8.0 tonnes per hectare. Crucially distinguishing this DOC, the sweet Vinsanto permits up to 20% of the local white Vernaccia di San Gimignano grape alongside Trebbiano Toscano, a blending rule unique to this historical hill town.
Sangiovese 50%12% vol min80 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby red with violet highlights, tending to garnet with aging
- Taste
- dry, harmonious, of good body, appropriately tannic
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is San Gimignano produced?
- San Gimignano is produced in 1 municipality in Tuscany, Italy: San Gimignano.
- What grape is San Gimignano made from?
- San Gimignano is made from Sangiovese (min 50%), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Nero (da soli o congiuntamente), altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici idonei alla coltivazione in Toscana.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of San Gimignano?
- The minimum alcohol content of San Gimignano is 12% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.