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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2022: best 2023 to 2026.

vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2024202292/100
Vinous reviewed 2023202191/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: green apple, almond blossom, lemon zest, wet stone

Palate: green apple, almond skin, salinity, white pepper

Panizzi's annata Vernaccia, the textbook expression of San Gimignano's indigenous white: green-apple, almond, saline.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Pecorino Toscano Our pick A fresco is tender and delicately sweet, so a tannic red would dominate it. Vernaccia's high acidity and almond-bitter finish clear the palate between slices. Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane Our pick A fresco of 7 to 44 days starts sweet and turns to fresh vegetal, herbal notes. Vernaccia's crisp acidity and lightly bitter finish keep pace with that herbal edge without weighing on the sweetness. Raveggiolo Our pick Raveggiolo is milk-white, soft, buttery and gently sweet, and it keeps only days, so it wants a fresh white. Vernaccia's acidity lifts it without covering it.

How to serve Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Crostini di fegatini, Pici cacio e pepe, Lardo di Colonnata. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Giovanni Panizzi founded the estate in 1979 and bottled the first Vernaccia in 1989. Simone Niccolai acquired the estate in 2010 and has continued the bottling.

  1. 1989First Panizzi Vernaccia vintage
  2. 2010Niccolai acquires the estate

Facts

Producer
Panizzi · visiting guide
Grapes
Vernaccia (100%)
Classification
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Oak
Stainless steel, no oak
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
1 to 4 from vintage
First vintage
1989

Frequently asked about Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano

What does Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano taste like?

On the nose, green apple, almond blossom, lemon zest, wet stone. On the palate, green apple, almond skin, salinity, white pepper. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Panizzi's annata Vernaccia, the textbook expression of San Gimignano's indigenous white: green-apple, almond, saline.

When should I drink Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano?

Drink 1 to 4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano?

Crostini di fegatini is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pici cacio e pepe and Lardo di Colonnata. Chicken-liver crostini with Vernaccia is a Tuscan local rite.

What grapes are in Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano?

The blend is Vernaccia (100%). The wine is classified as Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG.

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