2008

Castello Brolio Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC

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From The Winemaker

The Castello di Brolio Vin Santo, true to tradition, expresses one of the "historic" grapes of the area, Malvasia del Chianti. Its production method also stays true to tradition.
Notes on the method of production

The grapes destined for Vin Santo are gathered late in the harvest, at the point at which the sugar content is high enough to sustain the long ageing process that this wine undergoes. The bunches are hung and left to dry partially for several months. The must obtained from light crushing ferments slowly and is then placed in 225-litre half-barriques of oak.

Growing Conditions

Mild winter, little rain in early spring, wet summer but within the average for the season and without any particular peaks, rainy season in late August and in late September.

Nose

To the nose, hints of dried fruit, almonds, hazelnuts and apricot. Ethereal aroma.

Palate

The mouth is full with gentle notes of honey and dried fruit. Complex aromatic structure with remarkable persistence.

Appearance

Amber color.

Aging

4-5 years in oak casks (caratelli).

Harvest

The last grapes to be harvested were the Sangiovese, which thanks to the considerable differences of temperatures between day and night during September developed exceptional aroma and extractions of colour.

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