Montenidoli, Vernaccia di San Gimignano 'Carato' 2020
Variety: Vernaccia
The estate is located just outside of the famed tower city of San Gimignano on the western border of the Chianti zone in Tuscany. The estate dates back to Roman times and there are stories of the Knights Templar utilizing the property for meetings and ceremonies. Elisabetta and her partner bought the property in the 60’s, bringing it back to life from its abandoned state. The couples’ profound respect for the land has always been the focus—farming sustainably and using what nature gives them every vintage. Elisabetta’s soul is caring and driven. She is a hard worker, and her mission is to leave this small place on earth better than the way she found it. She still travels the world pouring her wines telling stories.
This Vernaccia is aged on its lees and bottled aged for an additional two years before release, a style reminiscent of aged white Burgundies, though still uniquely Montenidoli. This wine can age for some time.