Vendemmia Tardiva
ヴェンデンミア・タルディーヴァ
Agricola Ottomani
Trebbiano · Malvasia Bianca · Sangiovese
About this wine
A labor-intensive dessert wine labeled IGT Vendemmia Tardiva da Uve Stramature ('late harvest from overripe grapes'), blending Trebbiano Toscano (40%), Malvasia Bianca (40%), and Sangiovese (20%) grown in Impruneta. Grapes are hand-harvested in small crates in late October/early November, then dried for at least three months hanging on wires in a ventilated space to concentrate sugars, before spontaneous fermentation in small wooden casks and a minimum of three years of aging in the same casks.
A rich, complex dessert wine best enjoyed in small pours — one bottle goes a long way.
Sommelier's Note
"Three months on wires and three years in small barrels — this is dessert wine made the hard way, and it shows."
Food Pairings
Aged blue cheese, biscotti, dried fruit and nut desserts, or simply on its own.
When to drink it
After-dinner dessert wine, special celebrations, cheese course.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Trebbiano, Malvasia Bianca, Sangiovese
- Style
- Sweet
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Price Range
- ¥6,000-8,000
Terroir & Winemaking
Trebbiano Toscano 40%, Malvasia Bianca 40%, Sangiovese 20%; grapes dried on wires for 3+ months, spontaneous fermentation and 3+ years aging in small wooden casks. Typically bottled in 375ml format. ABV approx. 13%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 'Vendemmia Tardiva da Uve Stramature' mean?
- It translates to 'late harvest from overripe grapes' — a dessert wine style made by drying hand-picked grapes before fermentation.
- How long are the grapes dried before fermentation?
- At least three months, hung on wires in a ventilated space to concentrate their sugars.
- How long is the wine aged?
- A minimum of three years in small wooden casks, following spontaneous fermentation.
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キャンティ・クラシコ・リゼルヴァ
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RedSangiovese
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サンジョヴェーゼ
Sangiovese
RedSangiovese
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サンジョヴェーゼ・アンフォラ
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RedSangiovese
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アンシェント・ヴァラエティーズ・アンフォラ
Ancient Varieties Amphora
RedCanaiolo · Colorino · Ciliegiolo · Malvasia Nera
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カナイオーロ
Canaiolo
RedCanaiolo
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