Fresh and Mild Cheeses

Mozzarella: Its delicate flavor pairs well with the wine's lightness.

Ricotta: Especially good if served with a drizzle of honey or fresh fruits.

Goat Cheese (Chèvre): The tanginess complements the subtle fruit notes in Vernaccia.

Semi-Soft Cheeses

Fontina: Its nutty, buttery qualities make a good match.

Brie: The creamy texture and mild flavor work beautifully with Vernaccia.

Camembert: Similar to Brie but with slightly more earthiness.

Hard Cheeses

Asiago: Lightly aged Asiago adds a complementary tang to the wine.

Manchego: A classic Spanish pairing, especially younger Manchego, which is less intense.

Gruyère: Mildly nutty and sweet, enhancing the wine's subtlety.

Blue Cheeses (for contrast)

Robiola: Its mild creaminess contrasts nicely without overpowering the wine.

About Vernaccia

Vernaccia di San Gimignano boasts three different types, based on the degree of complexity, intensity and evolution of the wine.

Vernaccia annata is a fresh and accommodating wine aged in steel, to be drunk young.

Vernaccia Cru is a selections of grapes from individual vineyards particularly suitable for refinement and matured in wood.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva is the top range of production of the most suited crus and wines with great aging potential capable of maturing aromas of great finesse, which often accompany notes of hydrocarbons, iodine, minerals, and chalk.