VIN SANTO DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.
Awards
2005
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| Guida ai vini buoni d’Italia | A.I.S. Duemilavini – Bibenda |
| 3 Stelle | 4 Grappoli |
2004
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| Guida oro – I Vini di Veronelli | A.I.S. Duemilavini – Bibenda |
| 90/100 | 4 Grappoli |
Description
Fruit of the Montepulciano tradition, Vin Santo is a golden nectar suitable for ageing and to be enjoyed at a temperature of 10-12°C. It is perfect with many types of dessert (bitter chocolate, small pastries), but also with savoury dishes such as foie gras, hard and blue cheeses.
Tasting notes
Golden yellow in colour with amber highlights, it has a wide range of aromas with hints of candied fruit, almond paste, acacia honey and apricot. In the mouth it is pleasantly sweet but balanced by an excellent freshness.
Grape varieties
Malvasia Bianca Lunga and Grechetto.
Soil characteristics
Tufaceous-clay
Production area
La Ciarliana vineyard
Altitude
300 mslm
Planting year
2002
Vinification
The grapes are left to dry on special racks and after a soft pressing the juice obtained is fermented very slowly during the winter.
Maturation
In kegs for a minimum period of 4 years.
Ageing Potential
Minimum 20 years
Prezzo
€52,00
