2019 Rocca delle Macie Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

"From a historical standpoint, Vernaccia is deeply tied to Italy's past. If you believe that wine has the potential to express the character of a particular patch of the planet, then Vernaccia, with its Italian roots that stretch back nearly a millennium, offers a particularly affecting view. In the end, however, a wine's history means little if the liquid itself isn't delicious, and in that regard, Vernaccia succeeds wildly. It's a crisp and energetic wine that still has plenty of texture and presence on the palate; it's a remarkably food-friendly white that works just as well with hard, salty cheeses and light charcuterie as it does with vegetables, poultry, and fish." ~Food & Wine Magazine

Rocca delle Macie lies in the heart of the Chianti Classico region at the center of Tuscany. Although the estate and to a larger extent, the region is famous for its Sangiovese, Super Tuscans have been driving it home. In the 2015 vintage the estate decided to take a risk and bottle this as a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon instead of its typically Cab-Sangiovese blend, and it certainly paid off. Production was low on this wine, do not miss your chance to add this to your collection.

Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973 when former Boxer and Movie director Italo Zingarelli decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate (extending across 93 hectares (230 acres) in all, of which only two were under vine) in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone. Rocca delle Macìe implements agronomic techniques that are geared not only towards constantly improving the products but also towards respecting the environment.

Rocca delle Macìe was established on a solid base of ethical values, constructed by Italo in order to make his dream a reality. The respect of his children and their capacity to build upon what they had received did the rest. The Zingarelli family has not compromised on this approach as the business has grown. Rocca delle Macìe has now become one of the largest wine producers in Italy, and remain committed to preserving a land that is healthy and clean, and always in a position to offer up its very best fruits.