Colombaio di Santa Chiara

Vernaccia Di San Gimignano DOCG L’Albereta - Colombaio di Santa Chiara 2021

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Colombaio di Santa Chiara
Name Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Variety Vernaccia
Vintage 2021
Gradation 13.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Fruity and floral notes, slightly mineral
Vinification method Fermentation in steel at controlled temperature
Region Tuscany
Production area San Gimignano
Country Italy
Type White wine
Aging Short in steel, possible bottle aging
Type of cask Oak barrels
Color Straw yellow
Serving temperature 10-12°C
Recommended consumption Within 3-5 years
Pairing Appetizers, fish, white meats
Vernaccia Di San Gimignano DOCG L’Albereta of Colombaio di Santa Chiara embodies the essence of the ancient Tuscan winemaking tradition, produced in one of the most charming corners of central Tuscany. Made from Vernaccia grapes, an indigenous variety of this vocated territory, this wine reveals a vibrant and elegant personality, the result of the ideal climate and soils rich in calcareous skeleton. The aging takes place mainly in steel to preserve the freshness and minerality typical of vernaccia, allowing fragrant notes of white fruit, flowers, and a delicate hint of bitter almond in the finish to emerge. On the palate, it presents a pleasant sapidity and a refined balance between acidity and structure, making it versatile in pairings.

Perfect with seafood dishes, fish soups, and fresh cheeses, L’Albereta expresses all the complexity and typicality of a great Tuscan white, capable of telling the story of the territory with grace and intensity.
The winery

Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara – Winery in Toscana

Discover the story and wines of Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara.

Family-run winery near San Gimignano (SI), known for producing Vernaccia di San Gimignano and other Tuscan wines, practicing organic viticulture and focused on expressing the terroir.
Region: Toscana
Country: Italia
Grapes: Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Production of Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Certified organic viticulture Family-run estate Winery visits and tastings Presence in guides and with international importers
Winery history
An estate owned by a local family that has been active in agriculture for generations. The family's venture turned to wine production in the early years of the new millennium and has developed with the involvement of the next generation. The estate has progressively adopted organic practices and techniques aimed at enhancing indigenous grape varieties and the terroir.
Production philosophy
The winery focuses on showcasing the terroir: attentive vineyard care, hand harvesting, spontaneous fermentations and winemaking aimed at highlighting the character of the soils and grapes. The estate is managed according to certified organic farming.
Terroir and vineyards
Location: San Donato, San Gimignano, within the Vernaccia di San Gimignano area. Vineyards are located on the Sienese hills on variable soils — sandy, marly, with stoniness and limestone — at altitudes of approximately 280–390 m a.s.l, depending on the vineyard.

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