2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Malvasia and Trebbiano
Classification Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC
Region Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Soil Marly schists, Sandstone and limestone
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation South-Southwestern Exposure
Pressing Method Gently Pressed After Approximately Three Months Of Drying On Straw Mats
Production Details The vines are stated to be 25–43 years old. After approximately three months of grape drying and gentle pressing, the must is slowly fermented and aged for 12 years in sealed caratelli of various sizes and different woods, in contact with the mother yeast.
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Malvasia and Trebbiano
Classification Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC
Region Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Soil Marly schists, Sandstone and limestone
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation South-Southwestern Exposure
Pressing Method Gently Pressed After Approximately Three Months Of Drying On Straw Mats
Production Details The vines are stated to be 25–43 years old. The must is slowly fermented and aged for 11 years in sealed caratelli of various sizes and different woods, in contact with the mother yeast. The producer also reports that the 2011 harvest was earlier than normal.
Tasting Notes Deep amber; intense, rich and complex, with nutty fruit, dried apricot and candied orange peel; balanced, concentrated and long.
2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 209.9 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 7.91 g/L
Calories (estimated) 240 kcal / glass
150ml glass240 kcal
750ml bottle1200 kcal
Grape Varieties Trebbiano and Malvasia
Classification Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC
Region Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Soil Limestone, Clay slates, Marls and sandstone
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation South And South-West Exposure
Harvest Dates Selected by hand at the end of September
Production Details Individual bunches were hand-selected and dried until January before pressing. The juice was placed over the previous wine’s sediment in small barrels, left untopped, sealed with wax and kept unopened for 10 years before final blending. The aging vessels were 100–120-liter oak and chestnut caratelli. Vines were 20–54 years old, trained to double arched cane, at a density of 3,000–6,000 vines per hectare.
Tasting Notes Deep amber; intense, rich and complex, with nutty fruit, dried apricots and candied orange peel; concentrated, balanced and long.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Località Isole 1, 50028 Barberino Tavarnelle, FI, Italy
Phone
+39 055 807 2763
Email
Owner
Christopher Descours and family