Wine tasting in Tuscany – wine tour san gimignano wineries
Known for its medieval towers, the city is a jewel of Italy’s cultural heritage. The historic center of San Gimignano was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990 and represents one of the main tourist attractions in the region Wine tour San Gimignano
The best time to visit San Gimignano is spring, but also autumn to take advantage of the grape harvest. After more than sixteen centuries, even today San Gimignano, like Pontremoli, solemnly remembers the first evangelizer of the area, Saint Geminiano: thanks to the missionary spirit that pushed him to cross the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, over the centuries he has deserved to be elected as the heavenly patron of the city.
There are those who wonder what to see in San Gimignano in just half a day. We must admit that this is a small village, a few hours are actually enough to walk along all its streets.
VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO It is a particular type of ancient Tuscan vine, the beating soul of many excellent quality wines, rich in history and with unique characteristics. Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a white grape variety with an ancient history that has its roots in Tuscany.
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The wine tour san gimignano wineries
often include visiting the vineyards, smells, walking among the rows, observing the vine and the grapes are an experience to live.
To begin Sangiovese is one of the most used grape varieties and is the basis for Chianti wines for Brunello di Montalcinpo, Nobile di san gimignano, for Morellino di Scansano and finally for Vino Montecucco. Other grape varieties used are Cabernet Sauvignon then Cabernet Franc and Merlot, mainly used in the area of Bolgheri and Sirah used mainly in Cortona. The cellar man or guide will explain the process to obtain the wine, starting from the collection of grapes in the vineyards, to its processing in the cellar to get to rest in the vats.
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