Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a dry white wine produced in the Italian town of San Gimignano, made predominantly from Vernaccia grapes (at least 85%). It has a light yellow color and is capable of aging.
History
One of Italy's oldest wines, its production history can be confidently traced back to the 13th century. The name comes from the Latin word vernaculum, meaning local, as the grapes are grown near San Gimignano.
How it is made
According to appellation rules, vineyards must be located at no more than 500 meters above sea level, with a strictly limited yield of no more than 90 hectoliters per hectare. The grapes must be processed in San Gimignano or in a limited number of authorized estates. Riserva class wine must be aged in stainless steel containers for at least 11 months.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Верначча ди Сан-Джиминьяно, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.