About this wine
Dolce Sinfonia is Bindella's Vin Santo di Montepulciano, a traditional Tuscan dessert wine made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes dried after harvest (appassimento) to concentrate sugars and flavors, then aged for years in small oak barrels. The result is a rich, amber-colored wine with notes of dried apricot, honey, roasted nuts, and caramel, balanced by a vibrant acidity that keeps it from being cloying.
A luxurious dessert wine — serve it slightly chilled and sip slowly to enjoy its evolving honey and nut flavors.
Sommelier's Note
"Dolce Sinfonia is a wine of patience — the concentrated sweetness and vibrant acidity make it one of the more serious Vin Santo expressions worth seeking out."
Food Pairings
Pairs perfectly with traditional Cantucci almond biscuits, blue cheeses like Gorgonzola, and foie gras. It also pairs surprisingly well with Japanese sweets like chestnut yokan.
When to drink it
Ideal for concluding a sophisticated dinner or celebrating a special anniversary.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Trebbiano, Malvasia
- Style
- Sweet
- Price Range
- ¥13,000-16,000 for a 375ml half-bottle (estimated from overseas retail price of approx. $98, reference conversion)
Terroir & Winemaking
Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes are harvested and dried until December or January, then fermented slowly in small oak barrels (caratelli) over several years of oxidative aging.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Dolce Sinfonia taste like?
- It tastes of concentrated dried apricots, honey, toasted almonds, and caramel.
- What should I pair it with?
- It pairs best with aged blue cheeses, foie gras, or traditional almond biscotti.
- How is Vin Santo typically served?
- It is traditionally served slightly chilled in small glasses, often alongside or dipped with Cantucci almond biscotti.
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