Vernaccia di San Gimignano
The first Italian denomination ever granted DOC status, in 1966, DOCG since 1993, and documented as far back as 1276 in the town archives. The Tuscan white with the longest pedigree.
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The wines of All You Can Steak
Twenty-four labels, from €15 to €48 a bottle, chosen for one job: standing up to charcoal-grilled meat. Here is which wine goes with what and why, and the complete list with every price.
Which wine with what
A dinner from the first course to dessert. Prices are the ones on our list, per bottle.
| Dish | Wine | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscan starters | Vernaccia di San Gimignano€ 15,00 | Savoury and dry: it cleans the palate between courses. |
| Gran Tagliere cured-meat board | Vermentino Caccia al Palazzo€ 20,00 | Mineral and vibrant, it holds its own without covering the salumi. |
| Tuscan fennel sausage | Chianti DOCG€ 15,00 | The house Sangiovese: the everyday red for the grill. |
| Cinta Senese scamerita (pork collar) | Rosato Rita€ 18,00 | The wild card: the freshness of a white with the body for pork. |
| Grilled pork ribs | Riesling€ 24,00 | Sharp acidity that cuts through the fat of the rosticciana. |
| Mixed grill | Rosso di Montalcino€ 20,00 | Brunello's younger brother: fresh, and it covers none of the four meats. |
| Tagliata (sliced steak) | Chianti Classico Bibbiano€ 22,00 | The Bibbiano Classico has the extra edge for rare beef. |
| Bistecca alla Fiorentina | Brunello di Montalcino€ 48,00 | The canonical pairing: five years of ageing and nothing but Sangiovese Grosso. |
| House desserts | Moscato Dolce€ 18,00 | Sweet and aromatic, it closes dinner without weighing it down. |
The full wine list
Sparkling
Cuvée Speciale Müller Thurgau DOC
€ 20,00The opening bubbles, with starters and the cured-meat board
Altemasi Rosé Trentodoc Metodo Classico
€ 25,00Trentino metodo classico in pink, to start the evening
Altemasi Trentodoc Metodo Classico
€ 28,00Trentino metodo classico, the bottle for special occasions
Whites
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG "Selezione Fantastic Garden"
€ 15,00The house white: savoury and dry, it cleans the palate between courses
Chardonnay Bottega Vinai Trentino DOC
€ 16,00Elegant and fresh, good with white meats
Pinot Grigio Bottega Vinai Trentino DOC
€ 18,00Dry and straightforward, for a lighter evening
Gewürztraminer Sauvignon Blanc Bottega Vinai Trentino DOC
€ 18,00Aromatic: stands up to the fattier pork cuts
Sauvignon Blanc Bottega Vinai Trentino DOC
€ 18,00Sharp acidity, works with the spicier dishes
Vermentino Caccia al Palazzo Bolgheri DOC
€ 20,00Mineral and vibrant, the partner of the Gran Tagliere
Riesling DOC Langhe Ca' Viola
€ 24,00Cutting freshness against the richness of the ribs
Rosés
Rosato Rita Ca' Viola Langhe DOC
€ 18,00The wild card: the freshness of a white, the body for scamerita
Rosato Caccia al Palazzo Bolgheri DOC
€ 20,00Bolgheri in pink, on grilled pork
Reds
Chianti DOCG "Selezione Fantastic Garden"
€ 15,00The house red: Sangiovese for sausages and steak
Pinot Nero Trentodoc
€ 18,00Delicate and silky, it does not overpower the meat
Rosso di Montalcino DOC Tenuta Ricci
€ 20,00Brunello's younger brother: fresh and fruity, ideal on the mixed grill
Chianti Classico Bibbiano DOCG – Tenuta di Bibbiano
€ 22,00Bibbiano's Classico, that extra gear for a tagliata
Rosso DOC Caccia al Palazzo Bolgheri
€ 24,00A Bolgheri blend: softness and intensity for the ribs
Chianti Riserva Bibbiano DOCG Tenuta di Bibbiano
€ 26,00More complex structure, for the serious cuts
Nebbiolo DOC Langhe Rangone Ca' Viola
€ 26,00Piedmont meets the embers
Montornello Gran Selezione Bibbiano DOC
€ 34,00The summit of Bibbiano's Chianti Classico
Barbaresco Matthias DOCG Ca' Viola
€ 34,00The natural companion of noble, dry-aged cuts
Barolo Caviot DOCG – Ca' Viola
€ 46,00The great Piedmontese, for the steak of the occasion
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
€ 48,00The canonical pairing with Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Aromatic and sweet
Moscato Dolce Cavit
€ 18,00Sweet and aromatic, to close with dessert
Three stories worth knowing
Brunello di Montalcino
The Italian red with the strictest ageing rule: five years minimum before release, two of them in oak, six for the Riserva. Sangiovese Grosso and nothing else.
Read the storyThe full pairing guide
Whites, rosés and reds reviewed one by one, each with the cut of meat it suits best. The long version of the table above.
Read the storyFrequently asked questions about our wines
What wine pairs with Bistecca alla Fiorentina?
- The canonical pairing is Brunello di Montalcino, €48 a bottle on our list: five years of ageing and nothing but Sangiovese Grosso stand up to a cut that big. For the same direction at a lower price, Chianti Classico Bibbiano at €22 does the job on rare beef.
What is Vernaccia di San Gimignano?
- It is the definitive Tuscan dry white, made from a grape that grows only on the hills around San Gimignano. In 1966 it became the very first Italian denomination granted DOC status, and it is documented as far back as 1276. Here it is the house white, at €15 a bottle.
Why does Brunello have to be aged for five years?
- The DOCG rules require it: five years from the 1st of January following the harvest before it can be sold, at least two of them in oak barrels, and six years for the Riserva. For comparison, Rosso di Montalcino is released after one year and Chianti after nine months.
How much does a bottle of wine cost at the restaurant?
- Our list runs from €15 for the house Chianti and Vernaccia to €48 for Brunello di Montalcino, with most labels between €18 and €26. Wine is always a la carte: it is not included in the €29.99 per person All You Can Eat formula.
Do you have white wines to drink with meat?
- Yes, and it is not a compromise: with fattier pork cuts and cured meats, a white with real acidity works better than a red. The Langhe Riesling at €24 cuts through the fat of the ribs, and the Bolgheri Vermentino at €20 goes with the Gran Tagliere.
We look forward to seeing you
The twenty-four labels above are our list in full, prices included. If you are unsure, ask in the dining room: the right bottle also depends on what you have ordered.