In the glass
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
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Crostini di fegatini
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Chicken-liver crostini with Vernaccia is a Tuscan local rite. -
Pici cacio e pepe
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Cheese-pepper pasta with Vernaccia's saline. -
Lardo di Colonnata
Cured pork fat meets the wine's almond bitter.
How to serve Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1989 — First Panizzi Vernaccia vintage
- 2010 — Niccolai acquires the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Panizzi
- 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
Scores
- Wine Advocate 92 (2022 vintage, reviewed 2024)
- Vinous 91 (2021 vintage, reviewed 2023)
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.