Teruzzi
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The benchmark producer of Tuscany's only white DOCG, Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
Founded in 1974 by Enrico Teruzzi and his wife Carmen Puthod near the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano, Teruzzi (formerly Teruzzi & Puthod) is the estate most responsible for elevating Vernaccia di San Gimignano from a rustic local wine into Tuscany's only white DOCG. The estate spans roughly 180 hectares outside San Gimignano, with about 60 hectares planted to Vernaccia — the largest single holding of the variety in Tuscany — grown on well-drained Pliocene-era tufa and clay soils that give the wines their signature mineral, saline edge. After a period under Gruppo Campari, the estate was acquired in 2016 by Terra Moretti, which has continued to modernize the winery while preserving its identity as the reference producer for Vernaccia. Teruzzi's flagship Riserva, Sant'Elena, is sourced from a single 3-hectare vineyard in Racciano at 350 meters altitude and aged on fine lees for 15-18 months, showing the variety's aging potential alongside its classic freshness. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, having eliminated chemical fertilizers and weed killers in favor of green manure.
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Who Is This For?
For those who want an authoritative introduction to Vernaccia di San Gimignano — lovers of crisp, saline, mineral-driven whites with genuine aging potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Teruzzi the same producer as Teruzzi & Puthod?
- Yes. The estate was founded as Teruzzi & Puthod in 1974 and, after passing through Gruppo Campari and then Terra Moretti (2016), is now marketed simply as Teruzzi, though older vintages and some retail listings still use the Teruzzi & Puthod name.
- What is Teruzzi most known for?
- Teruzzi is the largest single grower of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the grape behind Tuscany's only white DOCG, and is widely regarded as the reference producer for the appellation.
- What makes the Sant'Elena Riserva special?
- Sant'Elena is sourced exclusively from a 3-hectare vineyard in Racciano at 350 meters and aged 15-18 months on fine lees, giving it more texture, complexity, and aging potential than Teruzzi's entry-level Vernaccia.
- Does Teruzzi's Vernaccia pair well with Japanese food?
- Yes — its crisp acidity, saline minerality, and characteristic almond finish make it a natural match for sashimi, tempura, and grilled white fish.
- Who owns Teruzzi today?
- Teruzzi has been part of the Terra Moretti wine group since 2016, when it was acquired from Gruppo Campari alongside the Sardinian estate Sella & Mosca.