San Gimignano is a small walled town just north west of Siena. It’s well known for medieval architecture, torture museums, and wine. Fortunately for us, their wine is more fun and less torture. Drinking this wine is relaxing — no sharp notes or bracing acidity. The flavors are well balanced with light floral, citrus, and minerality notes that compliment one other throughout the nose and body. I could easily enjoy a glass while sitting on my porch with neighbors, and there is enough body and acidity to pair nicely with a lighter fare, perhaps lemon chicken.
Cavaliere, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2021
By Vince Simmon