Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC 2014 dolce

Ricasoli 1141 | Tuscany
Barone Ricasoli S.p.A. Agr. | Cant. d. Cast. di Brolio | IT 53013 Gaiole

09120314 · 0,5 l · 78,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

Ricasoli's Vin Santo is the sublime interpretation of one of the historic grape varieties of Chianti Classico, the Malvasia del Chianti, and at the same time a masterpiece of centuries-old Tuscan craftsmanship. Here, the 880-year-old winemaking tradition of the Ricasoli family merges with the mystical art of passito making to create a wine of rare nobility. The grapes come from vines over forty years old on well-drained alluvial soils at an altitude of 200 metres with southern exposure. At the beginning of October, at the end of the harvest, the Malvasia grapes are hand-picked together with small quantities of Trebbiano and Sangiovese grapes with an optimum sugar content and perfect flavour concentration. Only the best, loose-berried grapes with sparse berries are transported in 18-kilogramme crates to specially ventilated chambers at Castello di Brolio. This is where the magic of time begins: the grapes hang to dry for three months while the water content slowly dwindles and the flavours concentrate. The must from the gentle pressing then ferments for months - a process that takes years and requires the utmost patience. The young wine then matures for nine years in oak caratelli of various sizes, where it develops its characteristic amber colour and complex aromas.

The wine presents itself in the glass with an amber colour and beguiling intensity. The bouquet is enchantingly complex: aromas of roasted almonds and hazelnuts blend with honey notes, dried figs and a hint of orange zest. The characteristic nobility of old Malvasia lies over everything – floral hints and a subtle spicy note reminiscent of cinnamon and vanilla. The full splendour of this exceptional wine unfolds on the palate: sweet but never sticky, carried by a lively acidity that creates perfect balance. The texture is velvety and complex, revealing new nuances layer by layer – from candied fruit to roasted nuts and a hint of caramel. The final is endless, complex and velvety elegant: a lingering aftertaste that will remind you of the magic of this wine even minutes later. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Barone Ricasoli 2014 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio is particularly sweet and soft in a vintage that is remembered for its cool and rainy weather. You can taste a lot of candied fruit, but also a hint of rose oil or rosemary. I also notice a mineral side to this wine, with graphite or pencil shavings that combine nicely with the fruit." Wine Advocate