About this wine
A single-vineyard Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG from a 50-year-old plot on poor, stony hillside soil. Grapes are hand-harvested in small crates during the coolest hours, destemmed and macerated on the skins for 20 hours before pressing, then spontaneously fermented in steel and aged 12 months on fine lees, with a further 6 months refining in bottle before unfiltered release. Noble, mineral and energetic, with real aging potential.
A more serious, structured Vernaccia — worth decanting to see its full range.
Sommelier's Note
"This is the wine that proves Vernaccia di San Gimignano deserves to be taken as seriously as any of Italy's great whites — mineral, structured, and built to age."
Food Pairings
Structured enough for white meats, roast chicken, and more complex seafood such as lobster or grilled langoustine.
When to drink it
Special dinners, seafood tasting menus, wine enthusiast gatherings
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Vernaccia di San Gimignano
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- €20-29
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Vernaccia di San Gimignano from a single 50-year-old vineyard. Hand-harvested in small crates, destemmed, 20-hour skin maceration before pressing, spontaneous fermentation in steel, 12 months aging on fine lees in steel, 6 months bottle refinement, unfiltered. ABV approx. 13.5%. Aging potential of up to 10-12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Rialto taste like?
- Intense aromas of candied citrus, lemongrass, ginger and flint lead into a palate marked by wheat, barley and peat-like notes, with an energetic, slightly tannic finish.
- How long can Rialto age?
- Thanks to its mineral backbone and structure, Rialto can age for up to 10-12 years, gaining complexity over time.
- What food pairs well with Rialto?
- Its body and structure make it a strong match for white meats, roast poultry, and complex seafood dishes like lobster or grilled shellfish.
- How is Rialto different from Clara Stella?
- Rialto comes from a single 50-year-old vineyard, undergoes a longer skin maceration and 12 months of lees aging, giving it far more structure, minerality and aging potential than the fresher, younger Clara Stella.
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