Vernaccia from San Gimignano has a long history, and since the Renaissance period has been considered one of Italy’s oldest and most noble wines. Its fame has no doubt been strongly connected to its region of origin, San Gimignano – an ancient Tuscan town famed for its medieval towers. The Vernaccia wine grape is mentioned as early as 1276 in San Gimignano’s records and in Dante’s Divine Comedy, and was a wine considered to be fit for a king; Pope Martin IV in particular was said to be especially partial to eels cooked in Vernaccia.

The 2020 Selvabianca from Il Colombaio de Santa Chiara is not just a historic wine, it's one of the most delicious and food-friendly options in our store right now. Fleshy on the palate with stone fruit flavors and crisp acidity, it's more than just fantastic food wine; there's enough going to warrant a few glasses on its own. If this is your first bottle of Vernaccia, it surely won't be your last. Serve it with fish, chicken, carpaccio, or just by itself on the patio! Il Colombaio has received world-wide recognition for its wines, from Slow Food to Gamberro Rosso. The Selvabianca received the coveted Tre Bicchieri in 2019. It’s 100% Certified Organic and it’s going to be in my fridge for the next month as I just bought half a case.

-David Driscoll