This caramel colored Vin Santo is characterized by intense aromas of caramel and dark chocolate, softened by notes of acacia honey, thyme and nutmeg, leading the way for inviting scents of candied orange peel and butter cookies. On the palate, this sweet wine reveals new and surprising flavours with every sip, including notes of figs, almonds, orange marmalade and roasted coffee beans. A perfect balance between acidity and sweetness compliments a sensual finish.
Literally holy wine, the Vin Santo is a sweet wine deeply rooted in Tuscan tradition. The first references date back to the Renaissance, which is also when the Avignonesi family first came on the scene. To this date our Vin Santo and Occhio di Pernice are produced with the madre (yeast) that has been passed on for generations and provides that ethereal taste. This sweet wine is the result of an exceptionally long ageing process during which over half of this precious liquid evaporates. It has been calculated that with the same amount of grapes used to produce one of our 375 ml bottle you can produce twenty-four 750 ml bottles of wine.
Wine Advocate Review:
This is an impossibly delicious wine born under one very lucky star. The 2002 Vin Santo di Montepulciano undergoes such a long aging regime in tiny oak vessels, everything must line up perfectly if the wine is to show this level of quality and perfection. Any minimal spoilage or oxidation in any single barrel could mean destruction. I tasted this sample in a precious 100 milliliter bottle. The bouquet puts forth a stunning array of honey, candied fruit, dried apricot and brown sugar aromas. Anticipated Maturity: 2018-2045
