One of our favorite things about Italian wines is there are so many grapes around. There are so many, in fact, that some are often thought to be other grapes, whereas others are so similar that they all have a variant of a single name despite being biologically different.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano is one such grape, and while Vernaccia is a common grape name throughout Italy, the one grown near San Gimignano is thought to be rather unique.
For those who like crisp white wines with some phenolic texture, this one is a treat.