San Gimignano

Wine from San Gimignano comes out of Tuscany, Italy, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Sangiovese, backed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Merlot, plus three more.

Vines root into chalk and sand.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated and hills.

Red wine, rosé wine and sweet white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp, refreshing, hint of strawberry and golden hues with rich, plus one more.

The named areas within are Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

Pour them alongside grilled chicken, pasta with tomato sauce, soft cheeses and fish dishes.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 7 years.

In the glass.

Rosé: Crisp, Refreshing, Hint of strawberry.

Sweet white: Golden hues with rich, Honeyed flavors.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Abbazia Monte Oliveto Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
• Cappella Sant'Andrea 'Prima Luce', Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva DOCG, Italy
• Cappella Sant'Andrea Clara Stella, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Italy
• Cappella Sant'Andrea Rialto, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Italy
• Casale Falchini 'Ab Vinea Doni', Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Italy
• Fattoria Poggio Alloro Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
• Fontaleoni 'Casanuova' Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
• Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara 'Campo della Pieve', Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Italy

At the table.

• Grilled chicken
• Pasta with tomato sauce
• Soft cheeses
• Fish dishes
• Desserts

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 7 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

San Gimignano: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Tuscany guide.