Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 'San Niccolò' Castellare di Castellina
- Category
- Sweet Wines
- Winery
- Castellare di Castellina
- Region
- Tuscany
- Denomination
- Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Vinification
- Drying of hung grapes and long fermentation in oak casks with 20-30 years old mother yeasts
- Aging
- 60 months in small oak and chestnut casks
- Grape varieties
- Malvasia Bianca 60%, Trebbiano Toscano 40%
- Notes
- Contains sulfites
Tasting Notes
A fine example of Tuscany winemaking, this Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC reflects generations of local expertise. At 15% alcohol, it delivers real concentration and power on the palate. Crafted from Malvasia Bianca 60%, Trebbiano Toscano 40%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The fruit is sourced from vineyards at 350-400 meters above sea level in a fine soil. Vinification: drying of hung grapes and long fermentation in oak casks with 20-30 years old mother yeasts. The wine is aged 60 months in small oak and chestnut casks. A wine reflecting Tuscany's renowned terroir with elegant tannin structure and aging potential.
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About Tuscany Wine Region
From the rolling hills of Chianti to the coastal Maremma, Tuscany's diverse terroir produces wines of exceptional character and aging potential.
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