VIN SANTO DEL CHIANTI CLASSICO D.O.C. 2021

Pale amber in colour. The nose is intense and complex, with notes of dried fruit and honey. The palate reveals the distinctive character of a passito wine: intense, persistent and rich in dried-fruit flavours, with a delicate sweetness.

Designation: Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC

Grape varieties: Malvasia, Trebbiano, Verdea

Production area: Greve in Chianti, Florence, Tuscany

Training system: spur-pruned cordon and Guyot trellising

Harvest: picked by hand into crates

Vinification: the grapes are dried for 3 months before crushing.

Ageing: the must matures for approximately 5 years in sealed 100 L oak casks known as caratelli. This is followed by approximately 3 months of bottle ageing in the cellar.

Alcohol content: 16.5% – Contains sulphites

Serving temperature: 18–20°C

Available size
0.5 L bottle CDQVSC050

Perfect pairing
Italiamy recommends serving Vin Santo with a grappa risotto prepared with premium Carnaroli Classico rice.