Felsina Vin Santo 2017

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Muscat
Producer:
 
Felsina
Label Name:
 
Vin Santo
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Malvasia, Trebbiano, Sangiovese
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 96 (2024), James Suckling 95 (2024), Falstaff 95 (2024), Wine Spectator 94 (2024). Wine Spectator notes drinkability through 2045

Tasting Note
Glossy amber; aromas of dried apricot, candied orange, honey, caramel, toasted nut and walnut. Silky, concentrated palate with balanced sweetness and bright acidity, elegant oak and a long, slightly rancio finish.

Food Pairing
Italian cantucci (almond biscotti), blue cheese, foie gras, panna cotta, almond tart; Asian: mango sticky rice, sesame balls, sweet red-bean desserts, mooncakes, lightly spiced duck with hoisin.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes left to dry (appassimento) on racks, gently pressed, fermented and aged oxidatively for several years in small oak 'caratelli' (100L) barrels before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Fattoria di Fèlsina, founded 1966 in Castelnuovo Berardenga (Chianti Classico). Renowned Tuscan estate producing ageworthy Sangiovese wines and traditional Vin Santo; practices include careful vineyard management and organic-certified blocks.