Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG and Toscana IGTVernaccia, Sangiovese, Trebbiano Toscano32 haFounded 1979Simone Niccolai (acquired from the Panizzi family in 2010)Winemaker Davide MazzolaVernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
San Gimignano's leading Vernaccia specialist, founded 1979 by Giovanni Panizzi and acquired by Simone Niccolai in 2010. The Riserva ages in a mix of stainless steel, tonneau and acacia wood.
Tasting: Cellar tours, tasting flights and an on-site museum dedicated to Vernaccia; guided visits at the Santa Margherita property.
Signature wines: Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva, Panizzi Vertigo Chianti Colli Senesi
Scores: Wine Advocate 93 (2022), Vinous 92 (2021)
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, San Gimignano Rosso DOC, and Toscana IGTVernaccia, Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Merlot22 haFounded 1951Cesani family (Letizia, Marialuisa, and Sara Cesani)Winemaker Letizia CesaniICEAVernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG (Pancole)
Cesani family estate at Pancole near San Gimignano, founded 1951 when Guido and Annunziata Cesani acquired the property. Long-time organic producer of Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG plus Chianti Colli Senesi and Toscana IGT reds.
Tasting: Estate tastings, vineyard walks, and agriturismo at Pancole 6 km from San Gimignano; booking via the estate site.
Signature wines: Cesani Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Cesani Clamys Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Cesani Luenzo, Cesani Chianti Colli Senesi
Scores: Wine Advocate 92 (2021), Vinous 91 (2021)
Sangiovese, Vernaccia, Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotWalk-ins welcomeSiena historic centre
Official Italian wine-promoting organisation founded 1933, set inside the Medicean Fortress in Siena. Showroom with more than 1,600 Italian wines and a tasting bar across the bastion vaults.
