2022 San Gimignano Rosso DOC, Tuscany
Red wine made with Sangiovese grapes from Tuscany vineyards, 750 ml

Torciano San Gimignano Rosso DOC - Red Wine

Vintage: 2022

Certification: San Gimignano DOC

Grapes: Sangiovese, other Tuscan red grapes

Alcohol: 13%

Format: 750ml

Type: red still wine

Serving Temperature: 16/18 °C

Pairing: aged cheeses, pasta, red metas, aged cheeses

Country: Italy, Tuscany

Wine Description:

San Gimignano Rosso DOC embody the very essence of Tuscany's winemaking tradition: vibrant, complex, and balanced, showcasing the region's rich terroir and expertise in grape cultivation and winemaking.

The color is bright ruby red, with a broad and elegant aroma. The taste is dense, powerful, and has great aging potential. The ideal pairings include pasta dishes, red meats, roasts, medium-aged cheeses, and game, particularly stewed wild boar. The red wines of San Gimignano are appreciated worldwide for their quality and character. They are versatile wines that can be enjoyed on their own or paired with a variety of dishes.

Wine Cellar:

Tenuta Torciano Winery is situated in the heart of Tuscany, 35 minutes from Florence and 20 minutes from Siena, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and a succession of unique greenery that features towering cypress trees, long stretches of beautiful vineyards, olive groves, forests of oaks and lovely villages.

When you visit Tenuta Torciano Winery, you will totally immerse yourself in Italian culture, together with a Tuscan family consisting of 13 generations of wine producers. Here you will experience warm hospitality and additional Tuscan traditions handed down from father to son.

Area of Production:

This wine is produced in San Gimignano, the northwest part of the province of Siena, in the heart of Tuscany. It is a hilly region situated between 67 and 629 meters above sea level. The soils are characterized by the presence of sandy soil with gravel and argillaceous schists, creating favorable conditions for root penetration of plants.

All the wines included within the San Gimignano DOC designation have the particular characteristic of being entirely produced within the area near the historic city of San Gimignano in Tuscany. 

Grapes:

The San Gimignano Rosso DOC is an important and representative wine of Tuscany. It is a high-quality wine that provides an excellent value for money. The predominant grape variety is Sangiovese, the flavor is dry, harmonious, full-bodied, and with well-balanced tannins. The vines that make up the San Gimignano DOC red wine are Sangiovese min.50%, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir max.50%.