Ep 569: The Masters of Vernaccia di San Gimignano Cappella Sant'Andrea with Owner & Winemaker Francesco Galgani

<p>Last fall, I met Francesco Galgani and tried his wines and I was completely blown away. I always think of Vernaccia as a more historical Pinot Grigio -- light on flavor, boring, and not anything to get excited about. But then I visited Cappella Sant'Andrea.</p> <p>HOLY CRAP!! This is the BEST Vernaccia on earth. Francesco and Flavia, the owners and winemakers, are truly the Masters of Vernaccia di San Gimignano. You will never taste Vernaccia like this. </p> <p><img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/45638/a20360_ce4f30e5156b46c2ba01170b391e3058.avif" alt="" width="300" height="81" /></p> <p><img src="//assets.libsyn.com/show/45638/IMG_6815.jpeg" alt="" width="550" height="413" /></p> <p> </p> <p>In the show Francesco and I discuss the long history of Vernaccia, wine in San Gimignano, why there is so much crappy Vernaccia, and how they do it right. Their Rialto and Prima Luce, especially are stunning. I can't sing their praises more.</p> <p> </p> <p>Two things mentioned in the show: </p...