producer:

Falchini

varietal:

White Blend

vintage:

2008

country:

Italy

region:

Tuscany

subregion:

Vernaccia Di San Gimignano

price:

$10-20

rating (1-4):

2 - it's bearable

comments:

“œVernaccia di San Gimignano is Tuscany’s premier white wine. It comes from the famous and ancient village of San Gimignano whose renaissance towers (one was measured by the height of one’s tower, so to speak) were the skyscrapers of their day. The wine is made from a local grape called Vernaccia and tends to be soft and full with pleasant complimentary acidity.“ (www.tastings.com) Falchini estate’s 2008 version is crisp, dry and aromatic, with ripe citrus character. My note: Pleasantly refreshing and vibrant. White melon, lime, grapefruit and green apple. Great aperitif.