Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Riserva
ヴィン・サント・デル・キャンティ・クラシコ・リゼルヴァ
Castello di Monterinaldi
Trebbiano · Malvasia
About this wine
A traditional Tuscan dessert wine made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes, dried on straw mats (appassimento) before slow fermentation and long barrel aging in small wooden casks (caratelli), following the Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC Riserva requirements. The extended wood aging produces a sweet, amber-hued nectar with notes of dried apricot, dried fruit, nuts, and honey. The estate also produces an 'Occhio di Pernice' version made from 100% Sangiovese, aged at least 8 years in wood, showing the same family's commitment to the style.
A gentle way into Italian dessert wines — sip slowly, it's meant to be savored in small pours.
Sommelier's Note
"Patience made liquid — years in tiny barrels for a few sips of honeyed, nutty amber wine that outlasts the meal."
Food Pairings
Traditionally served with cantucci almond biscotti for dipping, but equally good alone with Gorgonzola or dark chocolate rather than sweet desserts, which can overwhelm its delicate nuance.
When to drink it
After-dinner sipping, cheese course, gift for wine enthusiasts
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Trebbiano, Malvasia
- Style
- Sweet
- Price Range
- ¥5,500-7,000 (rough estimate for a 375ml Vin Santo Riserva based on typical category pricing; no confirmed retail price found — treat as indicative only)
Terroir & Winemaking
Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes dried on straw mats (appassimento) for several months to concentrate sugars, then slow-fermented and aged for years in small oak caratelli under Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC Riserva rules, typically bottled in 375ml formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How should Vin Santo del Chianti Classico be served?
- Slightly chilled or at cool cellar temperature, in small glasses, traditionally with cantucci almond biscotti for dipping.
- Why is it aged so long in small barrels?
- The small caratelli barrels allow slow oxidative aging and evaporation that concentrates the wine's sugars and aromas over several years, producing its characteristic dried-fruit and honey notes.
- What is the difference between the standard Vin Santo and the 'Occhio di Pernice' version?
- The standard version uses Trebbiano and Malvasia, while Occhio di Pernice is made from 100% Sangiovese and aged at least 8 years, giving it a rosier hue and different fruit character.
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