About Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
- Style
- dessert, White
- Grape Varieties
- Trebbiano, Malvasia
- Price Range
- $120-180
- 375ml, US retail, limited availability
- Alcohol
- 16%
A traditional Tuscan Vin Santo made in very limited quantities. Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes are hand-picked and dried on straw mats in a high loft before pressing, then the wine ages a minimum of fifteen years in small oak caratelli with a 'mother' inherited from generations past — one of the longest Vin Santo aging regimes in Italy. The result is a rich, medium-dry wine with dried fruit, honey, spice, and toasted nut character, balanced by remarkable freshness and length.
Fifteen years in a caratello before release is almost unheard of — this is Vin Santo made the way it was made a century ago, and it shows.
New to wine?
A rare, deeply traditional dessert wine — a special treat rather than an everyday pour.
Food Pairings
The classic pairing is Tuscan cantuccini almond biscotti, dipped directly into the glass. Also excellent with aged pecorino, foie gras, or dried fruit and nut plates.
When to drink it
After-dinner dessert course, special celebrations, gifting to wine collectors
Terroir & Winemaking
Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes, hand-harvested and dried on straw mats (appassimento) in a high loft before pressing. Aged a minimum of 15 years in small oak caratelli with a traditional 'mother' culture passed down through generations — an unusually long aging regime even by Vin Santo standards.
About the producer
Castell'in VillaA bastion of traditional Chianti Classico with legendary aging potential.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is this Vin Santo aged so much longer than most?
- Castell'in Villa ages it a minimum of 15 years in small oak caratelli with a traditional 'mother' culture, an unusually long regime compared to typical Vin Santo, which contributes to its exceptional depth and complexity.
- What is the traditional way to drink this Vin Santo?
- The classic pairing is Tuscan cantuccini (almond biscotti), which are dipped directly into the glass — a ritual central to Tuscan hospitality.
- How available is this wine?
- It is made in very limited quantities, so availability is inconsistent and prices vary significantly by vintage and retailer.
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