Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini
Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini Castello di Poppiano Vin Santo della Torre Grande
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WINE DESCRIPTION
The Guicciardini family, one of Florence's oldest, has held a prominent role in the city's political, social, and economic life since 1200. Their history is intertwined with the Castello di Poppiano, a medieval fortress built around the year 1000 to defend Florence. A 1199 inheritance document confirms the castle has been in the Guicciardini family for at least nine centuries. Today, the estate is a key player in the DOCG "Chianti Colli Fiorentini." The "alberese" soils, clayey but rich in skeleton and well-drained, are ideal for producing quality wines. The winery is next to the castle, while the aging cellar with oak barrels and barriques is located underground, maintaining optimal natural temperatures. Since 2015, Castello di Poppiano also includes Belvedere-Campòli in Chianti Classico and Massi di Mandorlaia in the Maremma, within the Morellino di Scansano appellation.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini Castello di Poppiano Vin Santo della Torre Grande is an exquisite Italian dessert wine that hails from the Vin Santo della Torre Grande DOC region.This wine is produced by the esteemed Guicciardini family at their historic Castello di Poppiano estate.
In the glass, this Vin Santo displays a beautiful amber color, reminiscent of golden honey. On the nose, it offers a captivating bouquet of dried apricots, candied orange peel, and toasted almonds. These aromas are further enhanced by hints of honey, caramel, and vanilla, adding a delightful complexity to the wine.
On the palate, the Vin Santo della Torre Grande reveals a luscious and velvety texture, with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. The flavors of dried fruits, such as figs and raisins, dominate the palate, accompanied by notes of toffee, butterscotch, and a touch of spice. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and finesse.
This Vin Santo is typically enjoyed as a dessert wine, pairing beautifully with a variety of sweet treats. It is particularly delightful when paired with almond-based desserts, such as biscotti or amaretti cookies. The wine's richness and complexity also make it a wonderful companion to blue cheeses or foie gras.
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3.5
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Profile
Sweetness:
Semi-sweet
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Malvasia
ORIGINS
Winery: Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini
Region: Vin Santo
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