Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva, Casale di Bucciano (75cl)

This Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva represents the pinnacle of this historic Tuscan white wine. Obtained from the best grapes carefully selected from the oldest vines, with naturally low yields, the Riserva undergoes meticulous winemaking. After fermentation, the wine is aged for at least 12 months in small oak barriques, followed by an extended period of bottle aging to achieve balance, refinement, and depth.

Compared to the classic and Superiore versions, the Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva is a step above in complexity and longevity. This is a wine that benefits from time: it needs to breathe and it will slowly open, revealing its true character. On the nose, it offers a layered bouquet that unfolds gradually, with floral and fruity notes elegantly interwoven with subtle vanilla tones from the oak, where the oak complement, never overtakes.

On the palate, the Riserva is full-bodied, structured, and elegant, with a vibrant freshness, a persistent finish, and the kind of balance that ensures excellent aging potential. It is a wine that will continue to develop over the years, gaining nuances and harmony.

This Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva is more than a wine - it is a meditation wine. Perfect for savoring slowly on its own, it also pairs beautifully with important dishes such as truffle-based recipes, rich seafood, white meats, and cheeses like blue cheese or very mature Pecorino. A wine of elegance and depth, one of the finest expressions of Tuscany’s white wine tradition.

Nestled among rolling vineyards and olive groves overlooking San Gimignano’s iconic towers, Casolare di Bucciano is a historic family-run estate where tradition, nature and viticulture come together. The property has been lovingly tended by the Biagini family since the early 1960s, when Ascanio Biagini first planted Vernaccia and Sangiovese vines and built the original winery on this sunny Tuscan hillside.

Today the estate’s cellar remains at the heart of their work — a place where careful craftsmanship and deep respect for the environment shape every bottle. From the vineyard to the bottle, the family ensures that their organically grown grapes are treated with gentle precision: soft pressing, controlled fermentation and attentive handling preserve the fresh, vibrant character for which Vernaccia di San Gimignano is renowned.

Their Vernaccia di San Gimignano reflects the clarity and lithe elegance of the San Gimignano terroir — a wine shaped by centuries-old soils, breezy hilltop exposures and a sustainable approach that honours the land they steward. Through thoughtful viticulture and a commitment to low yields, Casolare di Bucciano celebrates both the heritage of this historic white wine and the natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside that nurtures it.