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The towered medieval town of San Gimignano is a place of beauty and tranquility; ancient, ivory-white, stone buildings set in the gently rolling Tuscan countryside. One of Italy’s most historic winemaking sites, the fame of its white wines is as old as the city itself. In modern times it was husband and wife, Enrico Teruzzi and Carmen Puthod, who pioneered the area’s winemaking renaissance, leading a quality revolution with avant-garde methods of vinification, the art of aging wine and the blending of indigenous and international varietals.
For years, Teruzzi & Puthod has been part of “Global Quality,” an environmentally-friendly project that avoids the use of products which, while permitted, are not particularly beneficial for the environment.
Most recently, famed winemaker Carlo Ferrini has come on board as the consulting winemaker. Carlo has won “Winemaker of the Year” from both Gambero Rosso and the Italian Sommeliers Association.
The pinnacle of Teruzzi & Puthod’s wine production is this unique white Super Tuscan.
Production Area
San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy
Grape Varieties
80% Vernaccia, 7% Chardonnay, 7% Malvasia, 6% Vermentino
Vinification
Soft pressing of the grapes followed by a temperature-controlled fermentation. The grapes rest briefly on the lees before being moved to barriques.
Color
Deep straw tending toward gold
Bouquet
Intense and fruity with light notes of vanilla cream, tangerine, citrus and pineapple.
Taste
Full-bodied and rich. Firm acidity and fresh with flavors of citrus zest, walnuts and a pleasant touch of toast on the finish.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy with hors d’oeuvres, first courses, all types of seafood, white meats with sauce, delicate red meats, roast veal and carpaccio.
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