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San Gimignano DOC

  • Year Appellation Started: 1996
  • Appellation Last modified: 2014
  • Rosso (Red)
  • Vin Santo
  • Still Red Wine: minimum 50% Sangiovese + maximum 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot and/or Syrah and/or Pinot Nero + maximum 15% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum 85% Sangiovese or Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot or Syrah or Pinot Nero + maximum 15% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label. Minimum ageing 24 months of which 7 months in oak and 3 months in bottle.
  • Still Rosato Wine: minimum 50% Sangiovese + maximum 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot and/or Syrah and/or Pinot Nero + maximum 15% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
  • Vin Santo: minimum 30% Trebbiano Toscano + maximum 50% Malvasia + maximum 20% Vernaccia + maximum 10% other white grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
  • Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice: minimum 50% Sangiovese + maximum 50% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
  • Total Production: 938 Hectolitres
  • White Wine: N/A
  • Rose Wine: N/A
  • Red Wine: N/A
  • San Gimignano itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its well-preserved medieval architecture and impressive towers. The town’s charm and the region’s growing reputation for quality wine make San Gimignano a top destination for those interested in wine tourism, offering both cultural richness and culinary delights.

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