Donatella Cinelli Colombini - Vin Santo del Chianti 2009 (375ml)

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Producer	Donatella Cinelli Colombini
Country	Italy
Region	Toscana
Subregion	Vin Santo del Chianti
Varietal	Trebbiano Toscano,  Malvasia
Vintage	2009
Sku	103506
Size	375ml
ABV	15.50%

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Vin Santo is part of the Tuscan history. In the old days all noble families had caratelli, the typical small barrels
where the vin santo is aged, under their roofs in their villas. Vin Santo was always served at important banquets.
We do not know when the production of this sweet, fair, refined wine began, surely though it already existed in
Siena in the 14th century. It was in fact during a banquet that the Vin Santo stopped being called “vino pretto”
which meant pure wine and took on the present name. According to legend , this took place in 1439 during the
Council of Florence. The Greek Cardinal, Giovanni Bressarione was present, and when he tasted the wine he
exclaimed << This wine if from Xantos!>> with reference to the island where particularly appreciated sweet wines
were produced. Since then vino xantos became Vin Santo, a delicious Tuscan nectar.
Fattoria del Colle too has its Vinsanto loft under the roof in the 16th century villa.
Going across the barrel ageing area, and up the stairs it is possible to reach the loft where in the winter it is very
cold and in the summer very hot. This is where the small barrels are kept, where the fair liquid, pressed from dried
grapes, stays to age for more than 10 years.
Last year the Fattoria del Colle Vin Santo del Chianti got 93/100 from Robert Parker/Wine Advocate. A success
that we hope will repeat itself in the future.
We suggest not dunking biscuits in Vin Santo. It is a popular habit in Tuscany but not to be done as it alters the
aroma and the taste of the wine.
Type: sweet white
Production area: Toscana, Trequanda, Fattoria del Colle.
Classification: DOC Chianti
Grape Type: white grapes accepted in Tuscany
Vinification: The grapes are picked in September and are left
to dry in crates in the sun. In January they are vinified and shut
in small barrels where they stay 12 years where there is a wide
temperature rage in summer and winter. The small barrels are
made with different woods and can contain from 50 to 200
litres.
Alcohol: 15,5% vol.
Quantity produced: 500 bottles
Colour: intense amber yellow .
Aroma: very intense ethereal, complex with a net hint of
honey.
Taste: full, harmonious, very intense and persistent.
Match with: can also be served with antipasti made with liver.
Magnificently matched with dry biscuits especially those made
with almonds, perfect with traditional Sienese cakes .
Serving suggestions: serve slightly cool or at room
temperature, around 18 °C using smooth crystal goblets: either
the classical tulip shaped ones or the large balloon shaped ones
as these allow a better appreciation of the aroma.
Home aging: unlimited ageing capacity, can be kept for
centuries. Keep bottles lying down in a dark and cool place
(13-15°C).