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Abbazia Monte Oliveto La Gentilesca Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG wine — Zonin winery — Dionysus

Abbazia Monte Oliveto La Gentilesca Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

by Zonin · Prosecco, Italy

AppellationSan GimignanoDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesVernaccia
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
ZoninProsecco, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from the estate’s 20 hectares of vineyards in San Gimignano. The vines have an average age of 20 years.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed. The must ferments in stainless-steel tanks with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature of approximately 18 °C.

Ageing

The wine matures for six months in stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels.

Tasting profile

Refreshing, with a light almond bitterness on both the nose and palate.

Label / history

Monte Oliveto Abbey was built in the 14th century by Olivetan monks, also known as the Order of Our Lady of Mount Olivet. The estate has belonged to the Zonin family since 1980.