Vinsanto

Deep amber color reminiscent precisely of partridge, with intense hues; rich and concentrated bouquet, of particular complexity, with hints of candied red fruit, honey and almond; full flavor, hints of apricot and dried figs; harmonious, complex, long lasting, but above all extremely elegant and well balanced. To be paired with dried fruits, dark chocolate or blue cheeses

Winemaking Notes: Only the healthiest and ripest grapes, which are hand-picked in crates, are left to dry on mats mounted “bunk” in dry, ventilated rooms until the spring following the harvest. Natural dehydration enriches the grape juice, which comes to develop high percentages of alcohol.The dried grapes are then crushed and vinified according to tradition.The must ferments very slowly because of the high sugar content and low cellar temperatures inside small oak barrels called caratelli. The room, named Vinsantaia, is located in an environment that allows for large temperature swings between day and night. The Vinsanto will remain to age for more than ten years in these typical vessels before being extracted and bottled

Producer: Colombaio di Cencio (www.colombaiodicencio.com)