Felsina Vin Santo 2012

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Muscat
Producer:
 
Felsina
Label Name:
 
Vin Santo
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Trebbiano, Malvasia, Sangiovese
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critic recognition across vintages; 2012 received Wine Spectator 94 . Producer lists numerous high scores in past vintages (Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Vinous, Falstaff)

Tasting Note
Golden-copper hue. Intense aromas of dried apricot, peach, honey, toasted almond and pineapple. Silky, viscous palate with caramel, marmalade and nutty notes, balanced by lively acidity and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: cantucci/almond biscotti, panna cotta, fruit tarts, foie gras, blue cheese, aged nutty cheeses. Asian: mango sticky rice, Chinese almond cookies, sesame balls, sweet red‑bean desserts, matcha sweets, coconut‑based Thai desserts.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested clusters are air‑dried on mats until Jan–Feb, pressed and fermented, then aged ~7 years in small (100L) oak caratelli with the 'mother' before bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Fèlsina (Fattoria di Fèlsina) – historic Chianti Classico estate (est. 1966) in Castelnuovo Berardenga, known for Sangiovese-focused wines and traditional Vin Santo production.