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Fontodi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico

Name: Fontodi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Brand: Fontodi
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Italy, Tuscany

Red dessert wine

4.3

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Fontodi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is a highly regarded Italian wine that showcases the expertise of its producer. Hailing from the prestigious Chianti Classico appellation, this wine is crafted with meticulous care. The vineyard features ideal conditions, including well-drained soil and ample sunlight, which contribute to the wine's exceptional quality. The winemaking process involves drying the grapes on straw mats, intensifying their flavors and sugars. This results in a rich and luscious wine with notes of dried fruits, honey, and toasted almonds. Fontodi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is a true expression of the region's winemaking tradition and is sure to delight any wine enthusiast.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Fontodi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is a renowned Italian dessert wine produced in the Chianti Classico region.On the nose, Fontodi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico offers enticing aromas of dried apricots, honey, and toasted almonds. The palate is rich and luscious, with flavors of caramelized figs, orange peel, and a hint of vanilla. The wine has a beautiful balance between sweetness and acidity, making it a perfect companion to desserts such as almond biscotti or crème brûlée. Fontodi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is known for its exceptional quality and complexity. It showcases the traditional winemaking techniques of the Chianti Classico region and is a true expression of the terroir.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

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:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Malvasia

Sangiovese

ORIGINS

Winery: Fontodi

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.

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