Technical sheet
Denomination | Vin Santo del Chianti DOC |
Grape variety | Malvasia and Trebbiano |
Vineyards | Vineyards are situated in the Chianti area on medium-height hillsides with excellent exposure. Vines are planted in a moderately compact silt clayey soil. |
Vinification | According to the traditional method, grapes are hand harvested than spread on straw mats and left to dry at least 60 days in a special room. The juice is fermented in small oak barrels (caratelli) kept in special rooms, called vinsantaia, under the roof for about 3 years. |
Color | Amber bright yellow, with caramel nuances. |
Fragrance | Intense, ethereal and fragrant aroma, with almond traces. |
Taste | Dense and rich taste full of raisins, almonds and dried apricots. |
Alcohol content | 16% |
Acidity | 5,5 g/l |
Residual sugar content | 114 g/l |
Serving temperature | 18-20°C |
Food pairing | Excellent dessert wine, very good with dry cakes and Cantuccini, local typical biscuits. |
Storage | This wine is suitable for long-term ageing. |
Type of bottle | 500 ml bottles |
Bottles produced | 3,500 |
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