Vinsanto del Chianti
Vin Santo is produced with Trebbiano, Malvasia and San Colombano grapes. It is bright amber yellow in color, with evident notes of dried fruit and chestnut flour on the nose, which tend to evolve into citrus aromas. As per Tuscan tradition, for Vin Santo, a careful selection of the grapes is made manually during the harvest, which are immediately spread out on mats to dry. When the grapes reach the right concentration of sugars, they are softly pressed. The must or “grape juice” is left to ferment in small chestnut barrels for at least 3 years
Variety: Trebbiano Toscano, San Colombano and Malvasia
Colour: bright amber yellow
Aromas: notes of dried fruit, chestnut flour with a slightly citrusy finish
Taste: dense, with good acidity that gives pleasantness
Pairings: baked desserts, dry biscuits
Characteristics of production area
Elevation: 100-120 meters above sea level
Vineyard exposure: South/South-West
Soil type: clay-limestone
Training system: spurred cordon and Guyot
Vinification and aging
Harvest period: September 20 - October 15
Harvest management: manual
Drying: on mats in a cool and ventilated environment
Pressing: Soft
Fermentation containers: small barrels of variable size
Aging duration: minimum 3 years in small barrels
