Vin Santo Chianti Rufina DOC

Production area: hilly areas of Pelago in the Chianti Rufina area. Clayey, marly and calcareous soils overlooking the Arno valley east of Florence.

Exposure : south.

Altitude : 200/350 m asl

Grapes : Malvasia (70%), Trebbiano (30%).

Training system : spurred cordon.

Grape harvest : second half of September.

Vinification : after harvesting, the grapes are left to dry on special reeds for 4/5 months. Then pressed and then left to ferment in wooden barrels.

Ageing : 5 years in barrique and then in bottle.

Possibility of aging : 30/40 years.

Visual aspect : golden colour.

Perfume : sweet aromas of candied fruit and honey.

Taste : soft and velvety taste.

Accompaniments : suitable to pleasantly accompany both desserts and cheeses.

Serving temperature : 14/18°C.