Felsina Berardenga Vin Santo Chianti Classico

Details

Golden yellow in colour with copper highlights, the wine shows aromas of peach and apricot, complemented by pineapple and other tropical fruit notes. The complex palate is well weighted, with supple fruit and toasty nuances from well-integrated oak. Lively acidity is balanced by the sweetness of the dried grapes, while baked apricot and candied pineapple carry through to a long, lingering finish.

Appellation: Chianti Colli Senesi

Region: Tuscany, Italy

Vintage: 2017

Style: Sweet White

Grapes: 100% Sangiovese

Vinification: After rigorous selection, the clusters were naturally dried on mats until December or January. The dried grapes were then pressed, and the must transferred to 100-litre oak casks, where it aged with the ‘mother’ for seven years in the vinsantaia. The ‘mother’ – a residue from previous vintages – follows the ancient Vin Santo di Fèlsina tradition, passing from cask to cask. Finally, the wine spent a minimum of six months in bottle, producing a Vin Santo of exceptional depth and character.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Farming: Conventional

Allergens: Sulphites

Pairing suggestion: Savour on its own or with biscotti to round off a large meal. Alternatively, enjoy poured over vanilla ice cream.