Castellare
Castellare Vin Santo del Chianti Classico S. Niccolò
4.3
Expert Rating
3.8
Regularly Reviewed
Price not available
WINE DESCRIPTION
Castellare Vin Santo del Chianti Classico S. Niccolò is a premium dessert wine produced by Castellare di Castellina, a renowned winery located in the heart of Chianti Classico. The wine is made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes that are dried on straw mats for several months before being pressed and aged in small oak barrels for at least four years. This traditional winemaking method results in a rich and complex wine with aromas of dried apricots, honey, and toasted almonds. The wine has a luscious and velvety texture with a long and satisfying finish. Castellare Vin Santo del Chianti Classico S. Niccolò is a perfect accompaniment to desserts, cheese, or enjoyed on its own as a digestif.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Castellare Vin Santo del Chianti Classico S. Niccolò is an elegant and smooth dessert wine made from a blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia.It is a deep golden color with aromas of honey, dried apricot, and nutmeg. On the palate, it is rich and creamy with flavors of roasted nuts, fig, and caramel. The finish is long and warm with a pleasant sweetness. This is a great wine to enjoy with desserts or simply by itself.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
Profile
Sweetness:
Luscious
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Smooth
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Malvasia
Trebbiano
ORIGINS
Winery: Castellare
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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