Le Calcinaie’s 2007 Vernaccia di San Gimignano offers notable complexity in its white peaches, minerals, smoke and earthiness. Medium in body, it possesses excellent persistence, and a long, refreshing finish. This is just about as good as Vernaccia gets. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2009.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411