Casa Lucii DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2023
Fresh and Floral. Perfect for Every Occasion
"...On the nose, it initially reveals fruit and yellow flowers, like peach and broom, followed by mineral notes
and honey. In the mouth, it presents an unexpected structure and roundness, accompanied by great freshness and
flavor..."
Technical Notes
Grape Variety: Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Bottles: 750 ml
Harvest Date: Early September
Bottling Date: March 2024
Market Release: March 2024
Aging Potential: Up to 3 years
Harvesting: Exclusively manual with grape selection
Vineyards: Located exclusively in the municipality of San Gimignano
Layer and Texture of the Soil: Hilly at 200-300m above sea level, medium-textured soil of Pliocene origin
Vinification and Ageing: Soft pressing of whole grapes, cold decantation, fermentation at controlled temperature. Refinement on fine lees in thermo-conditioned stainless steel and vitrified cement tanks.
Contains Sulfites
Wine and Vintage
"...Each year, to highlight the distinctive characteristics, we blend aromas from some vineyards with the
concentration from others. The variable summer weather gave way to a splendid September, allowing us to harvest
the grapes in optimal condition..."
Pairings and Serving Notes
Casa Lucii 2023 pairs well with both sea and land appetizers, saffron risottos, gnocchi, white meat dishes, fish,
fresh cheese, and many ethnic and exotic dishes that emphasize freshness and simplicity. It’s also perfect as an
aperitif.
Ideal Glass: Tulip-shaped goblet
Serving Temperature: 8-10°C
Label
The label depicts the main building, historically a hospitable convent mentioned in a papal bull dated 1260. Today,
the building, along with the farmhouse, barn, and cellar, forms the core of the farm and family estate. At the top
center, the wind symbol represents the power of renewal. A red variant of this label exists for Chianti Fuscelli.
Casa Lucii DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2022
Fresh and floral. Perfect for every occasion
"... On the nose initially fruit and yellow flowers, peach and broom, then mineral notes and honey.... In the mouth an unexpected structure and roundness accompanied by a great freshness and flavor"
Technical Notes
Grape variety: Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Alcohol content: 12,5%
Quantity: 0,750 l
Harvest date: first decade of September
Bottling Date: February 2023
Placing on the market: February 2023
Longevity: 3 years
Harvesting: exclusively manual with the selection of grapes
Farm vineyards: located exclusively in the municipality of San Gimignano
Layer and texture of the soil: hilly at 200/300m above sea level, medium-textured soil of Pliocene origin
Vinification and ageing: soft pressing of whole grapes, cold decantation, fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature. Refinement on fine lees in thermo-conditioned stainless steel and vitrified cement tanks.
Wine and Vintage
"...as we do every year, in order to bring out the salient characteristics we tried to combine the aromas of grapes from some vineyards and the concentration of grapes from others. The fluctuating summer weather conditions turned into a splendid September that allowed us to harvest the grapes in their best form..."
Pairings and Serving Notes
Casa Lucii 2022 accompanies sea and land appetizers, saffron risottos, gnocchi, white meat dishes, fish, fresh cheese and many ethnic and exotic dishes where you look for freshness and simplicity. It’s also perfect as an aperitif.
Ideal glass: tulip-shaped goblet
Serving temperature: 8-10°.
Label
The label represents the main building used in ancient times as a hospitable convent as mentioned on a papal bull dated 1260. Nowadays the building together with the other parts, the farmhouse, the barn and the cellar, constitutes the core of the farm and the family. Above, in the center, the wind symbol represents the strength of renewal. There is a red variant of this label for Chianti Fuscelli.
Casa Lucii DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2021
Fresh and floral. Perfect for every occasion
"... On the nose initially fruit and yellow flowers, peach and broom, then mineral notes and honey.... In the mouth an unexpected structure and roundness accompanied by a great freshness and flavor"
Technical Notes
Grape variety: Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Alcohol content: 13%
Quantity: 0,750 l
Harvest date: first decade of September
Bottling Date: January 2022
Placing on the market: February 2022
Longevity: 1-3 years
Harvesting: exclusively manual with the selection of grapes
Farm vineyards: located exclusively in the municipality of San Gimignano
Layer and texture of the soil: hilly at 200/300m above sea level, medium-textured soil of Pliocene origin
Vinification and ageing: soft pressing of whole grapes, cold decantation, fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature. Refinement on fine lees in thermo-conditioned stainless steel and vitrified cement tanks.
Wine and Vintage
"...the particularly dry year did not affect the ripening of white grapes which arrived at harvest perfectly healthy, juicy and tasty. In order to preserve their freshness, however, the harvesting period was brought forward by at least 8/10 days... "
Pairings and Serving Notes
Casa Lucii 2021 accompanies sea and land appetizers, saffron risottos, gnocchi, white meat dishes, fish, fresh cheese and many ethnic and exotic dishes where you look for freshness and simplicity. It’s also perfect as an aperitif.
Ideal glass: tulip-shaped goblet
Serving temperature: 8-10°.
Label
The label represents the main building used in ancient times as a hospitable convent as mentioned on a papal bull dated 1260. Nowadays the building together with the other parts, the farmhouse, the barn and the cellar, constitutes the core of the farm and the family. Above, in the center, the wind symbol represents the strength of renewal. There is a red variant of this label for Chianti Fuscelli.
Reviews and Awards
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Casa Lucii DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2020
Fresh and floral. Perfect for every occasion
"... At the nose fresh with notes of white pulp fruit, apple, pear, yellow peach, exotic fruit and acacia honey. the taste is mineral and sapid accompanied by a great roundness and fullness…"
Technical Notes
Grape variety: Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Alcohol content: 13%
Quantity: 0,750 l
Harvest date: second decade of September
Bottling Date: March 2021
Placing on the market: April 2021
Longevity: 1-3 years
Harvesting: exclusively manual with the selection of grapes
Farm vineyards: located exclusively in the municipality of San Gimignano
Layer and texture of the soil: hilly at 200/300m above sea level, medium-textured soil of Pliocene origin
Vinification and ageing: soft pressing of whole grapes, cold decantation, fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature. Refinement on fine lees in thermo-conditioned stainless steel and vitrified cement tanks.
Wine and Vintage
"...as every year, to enhance the salient characteristics we decided to combine the scents of the grapes of some vineyards and the concentration of the grapes of others. the harvesting period has been atypical because white grapes were late in ripening compared to red grapes. this has shifted the harvesting period of about ten days…"
Pairings and Serving Notes
Casa Lucii 2020 accompanies sea and land appetizers, saffron risottos, gnocchi, white meat dishes, fish, fresh cheese and many ethnic and exotic dishes where you look for freshness and simplicity. It’s also perfect as an aperitif.
Ideal glass: tulip-shaped goblet
Serving temperature: 8-10°.
Label
The label represents the main building used in ancient times as a hospitable convent as mentioned on a papal bull dated 1260. Nowadays the building together with the other parts, the farmhouse, the barn and the cellar, constitutes the core of the farm and the family. Above, in the center, the wind symbol represents the strength of renewal. There is a red variant of this label for Chianti Fuscelli.
Reviews and Awards
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Casa Lucii DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2019
Fresh and floral. Perfect for every occasion
"... opens with citrus notes such as lime and grapefruit and light exotic hints, then intriguing sensations of white flowers to end with mineral memories and Mediterranean maquis, sage and thyme. The taste is crunchy, citrine, with floral notes enriched by creamy perceptions and bread crust. The vibrant acidity accompanied by a great roundness and fullness gives a unique character to this white wine in the land of reds...".
Technical Notes
Grape variety: Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Alcohol content: 13%
Quantity: 0,750 l
Harvest date: third decade of September
Bottling Date: January 2020
Placing on the market: February 2020
Longevity: 2-3 years
Harvesting: exclusively manual with the selection of grapes
Farm vineyards: located exclusively in the municipality of San Gimignano
Layer and texture of the soil: hilly at 200/300m above sea level, medium-textured soil of Pliocene origin
Vinification and ageing: soft pressing of whole grapes, cold decantation, fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature. Refinement on fine lees in thermo-conditioned stainless steel and vitrified cement tanks.
Wine and Vintage
"...as every year, to enhance the salient characteristics we have tried to combine the scents of the grapes of some of the company's vineyards and the concentration of the grapes of others. In particular, the 2019 vintage had a cold and rainy spring, a sweltering June and summer downpours accompanied by cool nights that allowed a slow and late ripening with surprising results in terms of scents and flavor...".
Pairings and Serving Notes
Casa Lucii 2019 accompanies sea and land appetizers, saffron risottos, gnocchi, white meat dishes, fish, fresh cheese and many ethnic and exotic dishes where you look for freshness and simplicity. It’s also perfect as an aperitif.
Ideal glass: tulip-shaped goblet
Serving temperature: 8-10°.
Label
The label represents the main building used in ancient times as a hospitable convent as mentioned on a papal bull dated 1260. Nowadays the building together with the other parts, the farmhouse, the barn and the cellar, constitutes the core of the farm and the family. Above, in the center, the wind symbol represents the strength of renewal. There is a red variant of this label for Chianti Fuscelli.
Reviews and Awards
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Casa Lucii DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2018
Fresh and floral. Perfect for every occasion
"to the nose elegant, warm scents of yellow flowers, peach, honey and mineral notes. In the mouth, savory, fresh, round and very persistent..."
Technical Notes
Grape variety: Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Alcohol content: 13%
Quantity: 0,750 l
Harvest date: the beginning of September
Bottling Date: April 2019
Placing on the market: May 2019
Longevity: 1-3 years
Harvesting: exclusively manual with the selection of grapes
Farm vineyards: located exclusively in the municipality of San Gimignano.
Layer and texture of the soil: hilly at 200/300m above sea level, medium-textured soil of Pliocene origin
Vinification and ageing: soft pressing of whole grapes, cold decantation, fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature. Refinement on fine lees in thermo-conditioned stainless steel and vitrified cement tanks.
Wine and Vintage
"...as every year, to enhance the salient characteristics we have tried to combine the scents of the grapes of some vineyards and the concentration of the grapes of others. The fluctuating summer weather conditions turned into a splendid September that allowed us to harvest the grapes in their best form..."
Pairings and Serving Notes
Casa Lucii 2018 accompanies sea and land appetizers, saffron risottos, gnocchi, white meat dishes, fish, fresh cheese and endless ethnic and exotic dishes where you look for freshness and simplicity.
Ideal glass: tulip-shaped goblet
Serving temperature: 8-10°
Label
The label represents the main building used in ancient times as a hospitable convent as mentioned on a papal bull dated 1260. Nowadays the building together with the other parts, the farmhouse, the barn and the cellar, constitutes the core of the farm and the family. Above, in the center, the wind symbol represents the strength of renewal. There is a red variant of this label for Chianti Fuscelli.
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