{"product_id":"donatella-cinelli-colombini-vin-santo-del-chianti-2008-375ml","title":"Donatella Cinelli Colombini Vin Santo del Chianti 2009 (375ml)","description":"Vin Santo is part of the Tuscan history. In the old days all noble families had caratelli, the typical small barrels\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewhere the vin santo is aged, under their roofs in their villas. Vin Santo was always served at important banquets.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe do not know when the production of this sweet, fair, refined wine began, surely though it already existed in\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiena in the 14th century. It was in fact during a banquet that the Vin Santo stopped being called “vino pretto”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewhich meant pure wine and took on the present name. According to legend , this took place in 1439 during the\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCouncil of Florence. The Greek Cardinal, Giovanni Bressarione was present, and when he tasted the wine he\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eexclaimed \u0026lt;\u0026lt; This wine if from Xantos!\u0026gt;\u0026gt; with reference to the island where particularly appreciated sweet wines\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewere produced. Since then vino xantos became Vin Santo, a delicious Tuscan nectar.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFattoria del Colle too has its Vinsanto loft under the roof in the 16th century villa.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoing across the barrel ageing area, and up the stairs it is possible to reach the loft where in the winter it is very\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecold and in the summer very hot. This is where the small barrels are kept, where the fair liquid, pressed from dried\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egrapes, stays to age for more than 10 years.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLast year the Fattoria del Colle Vin Santo del Chianti got 93\/100 from Robert Parker\/Wine Advocate. A success\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethat we hope will repeat itself in the future.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe suggest not dunking biscuits in Vin Santo. It is a popular habit in Tuscany but not to be done as it alters the\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003earoma and the taste of the wine.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType: sweet white\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction area: Toscana, Trequanda, Fattoria del Colle.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClassification: DOC Chianti\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Type: white grapes accepted in Tuscany\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinification: The grapes are picked in September and are left\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eto dry in crates in the sun. In January they are vinified and shut\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein small barrels where they stay 12 years where there is a wide\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etemperature rage in summer and winter. The small barrels are\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emade with different woods and can contain from 50 to 200\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elitres.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol: 15,5% vol.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuantity produced: 500 bottles\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColour: intense amber yellow .\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAroma: very intense ethereal, complex with a net hint of\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehoney.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTaste: full, harmonious, very intense and persistent.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMatch with: can also be served with antipasti made with liver.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnificently matched with dry biscuits especially those made\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith almonds, perfect with traditional Sienese cakes .\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eServing suggestions: serve slightly cool or at room\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etemperature, around 18 °C using smooth crystal goblets: either\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe classical tulip shaped ones or the large balloon shaped ones\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eas these allow a better appreciation of the aroma.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHome aging: unlimited ageing capacity, can be kept for\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecenturies. Keep bottles lying down in a dark and cool place\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(13-15°C).","brand":"Donatella Cinelli Colombini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975685378272,"sku":"103506","price":66.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/donatella-cinelli-colombini-vin-santo-del-chianti_1.jpg?v=1663886540","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/donatella-cinelli-colombini-vin-santo-del-chianti-2008-375ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}