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| Denomination: |
Vin
Santo Chianti Classico. Denominazione di Origine Controllata
e Garantita |
| Northeast
of Siena in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga. |
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| Vineyards: |
| Grape varieties: |
Malvasia, Trebbiano and 20% Sangiovese. The
clusters are air-dried on mats until January or February following
harvest. |
| Maturation: |
Seven years in the vinsantaia loft-area in small
casks, with the “mother” (thick substance remaining
from previous vintages), them 12 months in bottle. Suitable
for long cellaring. |
| Characteristics: |
Passito white wine.
“Meditation” or sipping wine to be enjoyed with
hard cheeses, including sharp and herbed varieties. Serving
temperature: 8-14°C, depending on preference and occasion. |
| Sensory
profile: |
Gold yellow, with
coppery highlights. Scents of peach, apricot, ripe pineapple
(tropical fruit). The palate demonstrates considerable weight,
velvety smoothness, and elegant fruit nicely married to the
oak. The finish is satisfyingly lengthy. |
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