Controlled denomination |
DOC Vin Santo del Chianti |
Production area |
Montespertoli |
Harvest period |
Second and third decade of September |
Growing system |
Guyot |
Density for hectare |
5.000 vines/hectare |
Soil type |
Medium mixture soil |
Vineyard altitude |
150 mt slm |
Yield |
50 Q.li/Ha |
Fermentation |
The grapes are likewise harvested strictly by hand and are naturally dried for 3-4 months on traditional tuscan racks. The grapes are then crushed and pressed to obtain the must. The spontaneous fermentation takes place inside small oak barrels called “ caratelli” of 50 and 100 litres located under the roof in an ancient room called “vinsantaia” |
Color |
Intese amber yellow with good brightness |
Aroma |
The olfactory spectrum is decisive and broad, typical and complex. |
Flavor |
The excellent balance between sweetness and acidity gives an harmonious and persuasive taste with a pleasantly dry finish. |
Alcohol |
15% |
Food pairing |
It goes with the typical tuscan biscuits and dry sweets, blue cheese and foie gras |
Serving temperature |
9-10 °C long -stemmed with a small bowl |
Size |
CL.37,5 |