COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Malvasia, Trebbiano, Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Barone Ricasoli
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Castello di Brolio Vin Santo is a traditional Tuscan dessert wine produced by Barone Ricasoli, an estate with a history dating back to 1141. The 2012 vintage utilizes Malvasia, Trebbiano, and Sangiovese grapes, with Malvasia comprising 90% of the blend. Produced under the Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC appellation, the wine's production involves drying the grapes after harvest, a process that concentrates sugars and flavors. This is followed by a lengthy aging period of nine years in small oak barrels known as 'caratelli'. The 2012 vintage was influenced by a hot summer, contributing to grape concentration.
ALCOHOL
17.5%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vin Santo means 'Holy Wine' in Italian.
Fact 02
Grapes are dried for months before fermentation.
Fact 03
Aged for a minimum of nine years in small oak casks (caratelli).
Fact 04
Ricasoli is one of the oldest wine estates globally.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Castello di Brolio Vin Santo begins with late harvesting of the grapes, chosen for their high sugar content. The bunches are then hung to dry partially for several months. The resulting must undergoes a slow fermentation before being transferred to 225-litre half-barriques. The wine then ages for nine years in small oak casks called 'caratelli'. Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC regulations mandate a minimum of 24 months in caratelli and 12 months in bottle.
