When, in 1979, Giovanni Panizzi purchased the Santa Margherita estate, just outside the walls of the historical town of San Gimignano, he could not have anticipated that the five hectares of Vernaccia vines planted on the grounds would be the beginning of a unique project. 35 years on, Panizzi has become the benchmark producer for Vernaccia di San Gimignano, thanks to ongoing research and a restless commitment to quality.
Much of the success of Panizzi, and its ability to persevere in unveiling the true potential of Vernaccia and of the terroir of San Gimignano,
