Castellare di Castellina Vin Santo 2017
37.5 cl
A multi-layered warming and moderatley sweet dessert wine from our favourite Chianti produer. Made in the traditional Chianti fashion with malvasia bianca and trebbiano grapes. Aged in small french barriques for 5 years.
- €27.50
A multi-layered warming and moderatley sweet dessert wine from our favourite Chianti produer. Made in the traditional Chianti fashion with malvasia bianca and trebbiano grapes. Aged in small french barriques for 5 years.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Aromas of dried fruits, notes of honey, caramel and candied fruits |
| Palate | Flavours of dried apricots, spices, licorice, candied orange peel and a slight oxidised/sherried note. |
| Colour | Amber |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 37.5 cl |
| Grape Variety | 60% Malvasia Bianca, 40% Trebbiano toscano |
| Alcohol % | 16% ABV |
| Style | Dry, Medium Bodied |
| Estate/Producer | Castellare di Castellina |
| Country | Italy |
| Region/AOC | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Making Techniques | Traditionally made with Malvasia Bianca and a few Trebbiano grapes, hanged up to wither inside a ventilated room. Then aged in small barrels for 5 years. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drinking Now |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Robert Parker 91 Points | The 2006 Vin Santo Sam Niccolo is a relatively light and moderately sweet dessert wine. Light, honeyed notes, flowers and spices are some of the nuances in the glass. This is a decidedly understated, elegant Vin Santo that is ideal for readers who prefer a fresher and less heavy dessert wine than some of the richer versions that can also be found. Castellare's Vin Santo is 60% Malvasia and 40% Trebbiano aged five years in the traditional small Vin Santo barrels known as caratelli.' |
| Wine Spectator | 91/100 |
| Wine Spectator 91 Points | |