About Podere Casale I° Vin Santo del Chianti Riserva
- Style
- Sweet
- Grape Varieties
- Malvasia, Trebbiano
- Price Range
- ¥5,000-7,000
- Alcohol
- 16.5%
A Vin Santo del Chianti Riserva DOC made from a hand-picked selection of Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes from the Podere Casale I° estate. The grapes are dried naturally for three to four months after harvest, then fermented and rested for at least 48 months in small barrels (caratelli). Intense golden yellow with deep amber and gold reflections, it offers a broad, penetrating aroma of dried fruit, nuts, honey, vanilla and sweet spice, capable of long aging of 10-15 years and beyond.
With 48 months in small caratelli barrels, this is a serious, age-worthy Vin Santo — not a token dessert wine, but a genuine expression of Tuscan passito tradition.
New to wine?
A classic introduction to Tuscan Vin Santo — sweet, nutty and best enjoyed slowly, in small pours.
Food Pairings
The classic pairing is with Tuscan cantucci almond biscuits for dipping; also excellent with aged blue cheese, foie gras, or enjoyed on its own as a meditation wine.
When to drink it
After-dinner dessert wine, holiday gatherings, gifting for special occasions.
Terroir & Winemaking
Hand-picked Malvasia and Trebbiano from the Podere Casale I° vineyard; grapes air-dried for 3-4 months post-harvest, then fermented and aged for at least 48 months in small oak caratelli barrels. Alcohol approximately 16.5-17%.
About the producer
Casale FalchiniPioneering Vernaccia di San Gimignano since 1964.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in this Vin Santo?
- It is made from a hand-picked selection of Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes from the Podere Casale I° estate.
- How is this Vin Santo made?
- The grapes are air-dried for three to four months after harvest, then fermented and aged for at least 48 months in small oak caratelli barrels.
- What is the best way to enjoy this Vin Santo?
- It is traditionally served with cantucci almond biscuits for dipping, and also pairs well with aged blue cheese or foie gras, or can be sipped on its own as a meditation wine.
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