Vin Santo is one of the oldest most traditional Tuscan products, whose origins go back to medieval
times.
Among country people a bottle of this prized wine would always be kept on hand ready to offer a
glass to friends and guests, and to celebrate special occasions. For this reason Vin Santo has always,
and will continue to be considered the wine of friendship.
Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Riserva, is created through a long and slow process that begins with the
grape harvest (chosen among the vine species of Trebbiano, San Colombano, Malvasia) and the
natural dehydration of the grapes on "Castelli di Canicci" (structures made of reeds) by the vinsantaia.
The must from the dried grapes is left to ferment for three years in the " Caratelli" (small chestnut
or durmast barrels) after which the contents are collected and left to settle, for about a year.
Finally, the wine is bottled and left to age for a year, in such a way as to let all its fragrances and
tastes intensity, before beginning to sell the true Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Riserva. (thus five
years passed since the grape harvest).
PRIZES WON
The Vin Santo del Chianti DOC reserve 1996-1997-1998-1999-2001- 2003 -2055 had superated
happines the famous concours of " Selezione dei Vini di Toscana 2002-2004-2006-2008-2010"
sponsored by APET Toscana Promozione close by Enoteca Italiana di Siena.
The Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Reserve 1997-2000- 2003 had receipts the " Diploma di Gran
Menzione" of XI , XIV and XVI International Wine Competition of 37° , 40° and 42°Vinitaly.
