2003 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC San Niccolo'

Producer: Castellare di Castellina

Classification: DOC

Alcohol: 16%

Size: 375ml

Carton size: 12

Varietal: 60% Malvasia, 40% Trebbiano

This balanced wine is neither too alcoholic - or too dry - nor too sweet. With 60% Malvasia and 40% Trebbiano, the wine is aged in barrel for 15-30 months. A rich, well-structured wine with hints of vanilla, banana and chocolate.

Tasting Notes

Colour
Brilliant amber

Nose
Hinting of vanilla, banana, and chocolate

Palate
A rich, well-structured flavour

Technical Notes

Vinification
Aged for 4 months in caratelli di rovere e castagno, then fermented in wood durmast barrels. Refined in bottles for 8 months.

Soil
Grown at a height of 350-400m above sea level in fine ground with a few skeleton.