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2001 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico, San Lorenzo, Bibbiano

Vin Santo del Chianti Classico, San Lorenzo, Bibbiano
There are Vin Santi and there are Vin Santi, but this beauty is the real deal: packed with nutty, apricot and orange peel complexity, a hint of green tea, and still only a baby, it reminded me somewhat of Madeira (Sercial) in that, despite its sweetness, it finishes dry. And what a treat to have a Vin Santo with 10 years on the clock! Bring on the biscotti, pecorino stagionato and dried figs!
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)

This Vin Santo takes its name from the family chapel in Bibbiano, that commemorates San Lorenzo (Saint Lawrence), an early Christian martyr celebrated on August 10th, to coincide with the summer harvest. The grapes for this vin santo (Trebbiano & Malvasia del Chianti) are picked on the second fortnight of October and are been dried for about 25-30 days in a ventilated room. After pressing, the must is left to ferment in closed casks (used and new, of 60 to 90 liters) for a period of four to six years.  It is bottled without filtering. The oak barrels (from chestnut, cherry and oak), some previously used for marsala, impart a distict character to the wine.Bibbiano

The honey, caramel and nutty sweetness reminds me of a certain breakfast cereal in liquid form. Great with parmiggiano or sweet pastries, but the moderate level of refreshing acidity make this easy to drink on its own.
Edwin Dublin, Assistant ManagerBibbiano

Vin Santo del Chianti Classico, San Lorenzo, Bibbiano
Product: 11648
Maturity: Ready, but will keep
Vintage: 2001
Origin: Italy » Tuscany » Chianti Classico Map of the region
Producer: Bibbiano
Grape Variety: Other Varieties
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Sweet, 16% alcohol
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