Montenidoli’s 2023 ‘Fiore’ Continues to Shine
For Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the benchmark has long been Montenidoli, and the 2023 “Fiore” is one of the finest examples I’ve ever tasted from this iconic estate.Cleaner, more elegant winemaking has helped elevate this wine to a prettier style in the last few vintages while still maintaining the richness of mouthfeel that I love about this wine.
Montenidoli has always been a standard-bearer for the appellation, crafting wines that balance the natural structure of Vernaccia with clarity, minerality, and depth. As I mentioned, continuing with the 2023 vintage, there’s a noticeable evolution in styleone that leans into precision and elegance. The winemaking has been thoughtfully refined, with slightly less skin contact than in the past, resulting in a wine that feels more lifted, more aromatic, and beautifully composed.
Floral, expressive, and inviting, layered with citrus peel, white orchard fruit, and a subtle almond note that is so classic to the grape. On the palate, it’s textured but not heavy, with a clean, mineral-driven backbone and a finish that hums with energy. This is Vernaccia with both poise and presence.
If you’ve ever wanted to understand why Vernaccia di San Gimignano matters, this is the bottle to open. And if you already know Montenidoli, this vintage is a must-have. It captures everything that makes the estate special, with a continuously more refined and elegant edge.
Producer Notes:
“The true Vernaccia. The free run juice goes directly to the vats and, after fermentation, refines on the lees for a long time. It is the purest expression of Vernaccia di San Gimignano.”