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Coltibuono Vin Santo Del Chianti Classico

Coltibuono
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$46.99
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375 mL
Wine Type
White Fortified Wine
RegionTuscany
Alcohol Level
Country
Italy
SubregionVin Santo del Chianti Classico
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GrapesMalvasia BiancaTrebbiano
Wine Description:
Coltibuono Vin Santo Del Chianti Classico is a premium dessert wine produced by the renowned Tuscan winery, Badia a Coltibuono. This wine is made using the traditional method of drying Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes on straw mats for several months, resulting in concentrated flavors and aromas. The grapes are then pressed and aged in small barrels for at least five years, giving the wine a rich and complex character. The wine has a deep amber color and offers notes of dried apricots, honey, and toasted almonds on the nose and palate. It has a luscious and velvety texture with a long and satisfying finish. This Vin Santo is a perfect accompaniment to desserts or enjoyed on its own as a digestif.
Pros:
  • This Vin Santo Del Chianti Classico from Coltibuono is a sweet dessert wine made from dried Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes, and aged in oak barrels for 3 years
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Cons:
  • The wine may be too sweet for some palates
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User Rating:

3.9
Regularly Reviewed

Expert Rating:

4.3

Wine Expert Note:

This Coltibuono Vin Santo Del Chianti Classico is a complex, yet balanced wine that has a wonderful aroma of dried apricots and nuts. On the palate, it has a smooth and silky texture with flavors of honey and caramel. Its finish is long and elegant, leaving a pleasant aftertaste. Overall, it is an outstanding Vin Santo with great depth and complexity.
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