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San Gimignano (DOC)

	DOC Map:     Region: Tuscany
	Varieties:
	Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Rosso: Sangiovese, 50%; other local red varieties, up to 50%. Type Sangiovese: Sangiovese, 85%; other local red varieties, up to 15%. Type Rosato: Sangiovese, 60%; Canaiolo nero, up to 20%; Trebbiano toscano and/or Malvasia del Chianti and/or Vernaccia di San Gimignano, up to 15%; other local red varieties, up to 15%. Type Vin Santo Secco or Amabile: Malvasia del Chianti, 50%; Trebbiano toscano, 30%; Vernaccia di San Gimignano, up to 20%; other local varieties, up to 10%. Type Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice: Sangiovese, 70-100%; other local red varieties, up to 30%.

	Types:
	San Gimignano (DOC)    Rosso  Red, Dry Novello  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Sangiovese  Red, Dry Novello  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Vin Santo  White, Dry, Aged 36 months  White, Sweet, Aged 36 months    Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice  Red, Sweet, Aged 36 months

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