San Gimignano DOC
サン・ジミニャーノ DOC
Sangiovese-based reds and Vin Santo beyond the famous white Vernaccia.
San Gimignano DOC covers the red, rosato, and Vin Santo wines produced around the medieval towers of San Gimignano in Tuscany, complementing the famous white Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG made in the same territory. Established in 1996, the appellation requires red and rosato wines to be at least 50% Sangiovese, blended with up to 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Nero, or Cabernet Franc, giving the reds vibrant acidity and red-fruit character shaped by the area's galestro and sandy clay soils. Vin Santo, including the rosé-hued Occhio di Pernice style, is made mainly from Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia del Chianti, dried and aged for years in small barrels (caratelli) to develop a rich, oxidative, nutty profile.
Best for: Wine lovers who want to explore Tuscan Sangiovese-based reds and traditional Vin Santo from the Vernaccia di San Gimignano heartland.
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Food Pairings
Grilled Chianina beef, wild boar (cinghiale) ragu, aged pecorino toscano, and salumi for the reds; cantucci biscotti or aged cheeses for Vin Santo.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does San Gimignano DOC only produce white wine?
- No. San Gimignano DOC is reserved for red, rosato, and Vin Santo wines; the town's famous white wine is bottled separately under the Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG.
- What grape varieties are used for San Gimignano DOC red and rosato?
- Red and rosato must be at least 50% Sangiovese, blended with up to 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Nero, and/or Cabernet Franc.
- What is San Gimignano Vin Santo made from?
- It is made mainly from dried Trebbiano Toscano grapes with up to 50% Malvasia del Chianti, aged in small barrels called caratelli; the rosé-colored version is called Occhio di Pernice and is based on Sangiovese.
- When was San Gimignano DOC established?
- The appellation was recognized in 1996, covering the same production zone as the earlier Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOC (elevated to DOCG in 1993).