San Ginesio DOC
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A very small DOC next door to Serrapetrona with a similar profile: a still Rosso blend of Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Vernaccia Nera, and a Vernaccia Nera sparkling red made by a single fermentation rather than the three used for the DOCG. The spumante is the fun one: purple foam, blackberry, violet, black pepper and a bitter edge, dry or sweet. Paris Rocchi is essentially the only producer bottling under the name, and surprisingly his sparkling secco has landed in a few US shops through VOS Selections.
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Can you help me get one?Bottles I'm chasing
Paris Rocchi
San Ginesio Spumante Secco
VOS Selections import; dry red bubbles from Vernaccia Nera with blackberry, pepper and a bitter finish, a real oddity.
$22 to $28Wine-SearcherParis Rocchi
San Ginesio Spumante Dolce
The sweet version, spicy and floral, meant for dessert; rarely leaves Italy.
$20 to $26Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Rocchi | San Ginesio Spumante Secco VOS Selections import; dry red bubbles from Vernaccia Nera with blackberry, pepper and a bitter finish, a real oddity. | $22 to $28 | Wine-Searcher |
| Paris Rocchi | San Ginesio Spumante Dolce The sweet version, spicy and floral, meant for dessert; rarely leaves Italy. | $20 to $26 | Wine-Searcher |