Clara Stella
クララ・ステッラ
Cappella Sant'Andrea
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
About this wine
The entry-level, youthful expression of Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG — Tuscany's only white DOCG. Named after the winemakers' daughter Clara, this wine is hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed and spontaneously fermented in steel, then aged six months on fine lees before unfiltered bottling. Fresh and saline on the palate with citrus, white flower and mineral notes typical of the ancient marine soils of San Gimignano.
A crisp, easy-drinking introduction to Tuscany's only white DOCG wine.
Sommelier's Note
"The freshest, most immediate expression of Vernaccia in the range — proof that this ancient grape doesn't need weight to show its mineral soul."
Food Pairings
A versatile aperitivo wine that shines with seafood antipasti, oysters, fish tartare and light pasta dishes with lemon or herbs.
When to drink it
Everyday aperitivo, light lunches, seafood dinners
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Vernaccia di San Gimignano
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- €12-16
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Vernaccia di San Gimignano, hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel; aged 6 months on fine lees in steel; unfiltered bottling. Certified organic. ABV approx. 13.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Clara Stella taste like?
- Fresh and saline with citrus (lemon, green apple), white flowers and a distinctive mineral, slightly bitter almond finish typical of Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
- What food pairs well with Clara Stella?
- Seafood antipasti, oysters, fish tartare, and lighter pasta dishes — its acidity and salinity make it a natural match for anything from the sea.
- Is Clara Stella a good introduction to Vernaccia di San Gimignano?
- Yes. As the estate's youngest, freshest bottling, it is the most approachable way to experience Tuscany's only white DOCG before trying the more structured Rialto or amphora-aged Prima Luce.
- At what temperature should Clara Stella be served?
- Serve chilled, around 8-10°C, to preserve its freshness and mineral edge.
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