Montecarlo Vinsanto D.O.C. 1999
The products of the farm want to combine experiences with the most modern knowledge
For the production of VinSanto, the Fattoria del Teso has specially designed rooms where the grapes are dried on special reed mats and then aged in the attic in traditional oak and chestnut kegs; the result is a high quality product.
REGION:
Montecarlo, hillside village in the province of Lucca.
GRAPES:
Tuscan Trebbiano according to the D.O.C. specifications are dried on special reed mats in a well-ventilated area.
VINIFICATION:
in oak kegs with a capacity of 200 litres for 2 years.
AGEING:
In oak and chestnut kegs with a capacity of 70-80 litres, placed in the attic for another 3 years at least.
LIFESPAN':
Vinsanto can be aged for long periods of time in the bottle.
COLOUR:
amber-flecked yellow, limpid.
BOUQUET:
ethereal with subtle hints of raisins, apricots and dried fruit.
FLAVOUR:
sweetish, warm, smooth.
SERVING TEMPERATURE :
10°C.
FOOD PAIRINGS :
dessert wine, excellent accompaniment to almondy biscuits and dry pastries.
BOTTLES:
500 ml Bordolese.
