Not only was this the first DOC wine in Italy in 1966, but it was already a famous wine in the Middle Ages, indeed Dante cites Vernaccia in the Divine Comedy. Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a white wine obtained from the grape variety of the same name, grown on the hill of San Gimignano. It is a typical, traditional wine with a pale colour, a fruity and partly floral aroma with hints of aromatic herbs; the fairly smooth flavour has a medium structure, with discreet acidity and sapidity. Particularly noteworthy is the Riserva, sold after more than a year of ageing, with evolved aromas of nuts, spicy and toasted overtones, and a smooth, sapid flavour. While young Vernaccia is an ideal wine for starters, vegetable and sea dishes, Vernaccia Riserva is well suited for more elaborate dishes with sauces and spices, white meat and fish. Here it is excellent wine labels at the best prices online.