{"id":6169,"date":"2025-03-10T14:39:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panizzi.it\/decanter-2023-panizzi-vernaccia-di-san-gimignano-an-enduring-dream\/"},"modified":"2025-05-11T08:53:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T08:53:08","slug":"decanter-2023-panizzi-vernaccia-di-san-gimignano-an-enduring-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panizzi.it\/en\/decanter-2023-panizzi-vernaccia-di-san-gimignano-an-enduring-dream\/","title":{"rendered":"DECANTER 2023 Panizzi \u2013 Vernaccia di San Gimignano, an enduring dream."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a short extract from the article published in the October issue of Decanter<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Much of the success of Panizzi, and its ability to persevere in unveiling the true potential of Vernaccia and of the terroir of San Gimignano, is due to its long standing vineyard and cellar teams, led by general director and head winemaker Walter Sovran. With decades of experience working with Vernaccia and a deep knowledge of San Gimignano\u2019s landscape, Sovran has made the Panizzi dream his own \u2013 each vintage is a renewed challenge to himself and the Panizzi team. \u2018We won\u2019t release a wine if it\u2019s not at least at the same level of quality as the previous vintage,\u2019 says Sovran&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Link to the full text <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decanter.com\/sponsored\/panizzi-vernaccia-di-san-gimignano-an-enduring-dream-512803\/\">https:\/\/www.decanter.com\/sponsored\/panizzi-vernaccia-di-san-gimignano-an-enduring-dream-512803\/<\/a><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panizzi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DEC291.adv07_panizzi.01_panizzi_vernaccia_2018-920x268-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2018<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>94pts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Very nuanced nose, with notes of almonds, quince, wet stone, dried basil. Robust fruit core offset by a vibrant salinity. Very elegant and subtle with a gentle oily quality (lemon and rosemary oil). Alc 13.5%<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panizzi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DEC291.adv07_panizzi.02_panizzi_evoe_2016-920x268-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Evo\u00e8, Toscana IGT 2016 <\/strong>&#8211; <strong>92pts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Skin-fermented with a six-month maceration \u2013 very well managed \u2013 without entering oxidative territory. Elegant, with fine notes of nectarine, white peach and green olive tapenade, topped by a fine herbal layer of mint, dried oregano and thyme. Phenolic charge is subtle and adds texture. Gently saline and nutty with good acid drive. Alc 13.5%<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panizzi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DEC291.adv07_panizzi.03_panizzi_vigna_santa_margherita_2015-920x268-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Vigna Santa Margherita, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2015 <\/strong>&#8211; <strong>95pts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Quite a subdued nose, with a fine mineral line. But, in the mouth, there\u2019s fleshiness to this minerality. Subtle top notes of sage, fennel seed and dried mint, lined by a subtle salinity. Elegant finish, with touches of fresh almonds and hazelnut. Lingering liquorice nuances. Alc 13.5%<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panizzi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DEC291.adv07_panizzi.04_panizzi_vernaccia_riserva_2014-920x268-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Riserva, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2014 &#8211; 95pts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Expressive nose, so citrusy. Frangipane, buttered toast, wild flowers, glazed ginger, apple pie and tobacco leaves complete the bouquet. The palate is vertical and precise, while also delivering the substance of the best Vernaccia grapes. Alc 13%<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panizzi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DEC291.adv07_panizzi.05_panizzi_vernaccia_riserva_2011-920x268-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Riserva, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2011 -94pts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Such an alluring smoky nose of toasted nuts and flint, surrounding an intense fruit core (quince, yellow apple, nectarine, melon, papaya). Great width on the mid palate, with a nutty lining. A beautiful wine, with a very Mediterranean character. Wood tannins add nuance, structure and vibrancy. Alc 13.5%<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panizzi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DEC291.adv07_panizzi.06_panizzi_vernaccia_riserva_2010-920x268-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Riserva, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2010<\/strong> <strong>-96pts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A truly elegant wine, precise and poised, still very vibrant 13 years on. Filigreed notes of lemon zest, quince, almonds, hazelnuts and poached pear, with touches of linden and Earl Grey. Spicy twist to the long finish, with a delicious tail of salty liquorice. Alc 13.5%.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panizzi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DEC291.adv07_panizzi.07_panizzi_vernaccia_riserva_2008-920x268-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Riserva, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2008 -95pts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remarkable, poised complexity, with volume offset by mineral precision. Luscious flavours of frangipane, yellow apple, nectarine and apple peel supported by a fine acid line and a quasi-tannic grip. A hint of crushed roses adds floral appeal. 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