Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
ヴィン・サント・デル・キャンティ・クラシコ
Agricola Matteoli
Malvasia · Trebbiano
About this wine
Agricola Matteoli's Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is the estate's traditional sweet wine, made from Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes that are air-dried (appassimento) after harvest to concentrate sugars and aromas. The dried grapes are pressed and the must is aged in small wooden barrels called caratelli for around three years, developing notes of toasted almonds, dried fruit, and honey characteristic of this historic Tuscan style.
A gentle, honeyed introduction to Tuscan dessert wine — best enjoyed slowly, in small pours, with something crunchy to dip.
Sommelier's Note
"A true caratelli-aged Vin Santo like this is becoming rare — the patient, three-year oxidative aging is what separates the real thing from imitations."
Food Pairings
The classic match is Cantucci almond biscotti for dipping, but it also pairs beautifully with aged pecorino drizzled with honey, blue cheese, and rich dried-fruit desserts. In a Japanese context, it complements sweet-savory dishes like mitarashi dango or kuri kinton (candied chestnut).
When to drink it
End of a festive meal, holiday gatherings, or a quiet moment of reflection by the fire with something sweet to dip.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Malvasia, Trebbiano
- Style
- dessert
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-6,000 for a half bottle (estimated from typical European Vin Santo retail conversion; not independently confirmed for the Japanese market)
Terroir & Winemaking
Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes are air-dried on racks until sugars concentrate, then pressed and aged for approximately 3 years in small caratelli barrels, undergoing slow oxidative aging typical of traditional Vin Santo production.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Matteoli's Vin Santo?
- Malvasia and Trebbiano, air-dried after harvest and aged about three years in small caratelli barrels.
- What does it taste like?
- Notes of toasted almonds, dried apricot, honey, and caramel, with a rich, velvety texture balanced by fresh acidity.
- What is the classic way to enjoy it?
- Traditionally served with Cantucci almond biscotti for dipping, at the end of a meal.
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