Tenuta Le Calcinaie di Simone Santini Vernaccia, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Italy

A true reflection of San Gimignano’s historic terroir, the 2022 Tenuta Le Calcinaie di Simone Santini Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG delivers freshness, minerality, and charm in every glass. Sourced from organically farmed vines planted between 1987 and 2009, this wine expresses the estate’s limestone- and sand-based soils with vibrancy and precision. Crafted entirely from Vernaccia, it is a benchmark white wine of Tuscany, balancing fruit and structure with finesse.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Vernaccia
• Vineyard Size: 6 hectares
• Vineyard Age: Planted 1987, 1999, 2009
• Soil: Sandy with Pliocene limestone origin
• Exposure: South and east
• Altitude: 220–250 meters above sea level
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Yield: 9,000 kg/ha
• Vinification & Aging: Cold settling, fermentation in stainless steel for 3 weeks at 16°C, then matured on the lees until the following spring
• Annual Production: 40,000 bottles

Sensory Description:

Clear straw yellow in color, the wine opens with lively aromas of green apple, white flowers, and subtle citrus zest. On the palate, it is fresh, mineral, and fragrant, with a vibrant core of stone fruit and citrus framed by saline tension and fine acidity. The finish is long and endearing, showing the hallmark freshness of Vernaccia grown on limestone soils.

Winemaker's Background:

Tenuta Le Calcinaie is a small but highly regarded estate located just 3 km from San Gimignano. Founded by Simone Santini, a dedicated and passionate winemaker, the estate has been organically certified since 1995 and now covers 12 hectares with an average production of 70,000 bottles annually. The soils, composed of marine limestone layered with clay and sand, bring structure and minerality to the wines, making them distinctive expressions of place. Santini has spent his career nurturing his vines and wines, building a legacy rooted in authenticity and respect for nature.

Serving Suggestions:

Best served chilled at 8°C, this Vernaccia makes a superb aperitif but also pairs seamlessly with seafood starters, sushi, steamed or grilled fish, and delicate white meats. Its minerality also complements creamy sauces and herb-driven dishes.

The 2022 Tenuta Le Calcinaie Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG is a vibrant and elegant expression of Tuscany’s iconic white grape, perfectly balancing freshness, fruit, and minerality.