WINE OVERVIEW
Naturally air dried Trebbiano and Malvasia del Chianti aged 5 years in small barrels make this beautifully expressive yet well priced Vin Santo.
Tasting Notes
Brilliant amber color. Distinctive bouquet of dried apricot and nuts with hints of balsamic. Delightful palate and a long, full-bodied finish.
Food Pairing
A lovely wine to pair with desserts. Try with almond-based cakes or cookies.
Tech Details
Harvested from south-east facing vineyards in Pontassieve. Chosen bunches of loose grapes are chosen from different vineyards.
The vineyards are certified organic.
- Soil: Alberese calcareous clay
- Fermentation: The most loosely-packed grape bunches are selected and harvested from the various vineyards, then hung in a well-ventilated room for natural air-drying which lasts approximately 3 months. The dried grapes are then pressed gently and undergo fermentation in small oak barrels.
- Aging: 5 years in small wooden barrels, Caratelli, ranging from 50 to 225 liters.
- Varietal Composition: 35% Trebbiano, 65% Malvasia del Chianti
- Region: Tuscany, Italy
- Avg Elevation: 980 feet
- Avg Age of Vines: 25 years
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Size: 6/375ml
- UPC: 8032685271323
