Badia a Coltibuono
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice 0.375L 2009
| Denomination | Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 8 years in oak casks and barriques. |
| Year | 2009 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice 0.375L 2009 |
| Color | Light amber with golden nuances. |
| Perfume | The nose intrigues with hints of dried orange and chestnut honey, then cinnamon, saffron and thyme, on an iodised mantle. |
| Taste | Sweet and enveloping, soft and well supported by a vital fresh vein. Persistent. |
| Pairings | Typical Tuscan desserts. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Sweet red passito wine made from Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC, 15.5% ABV, 100% Sangiovese. Produced by Badia a Coltibuono. 0.375 L bottle, 2009 vintage. A Vin Santo that recounts the thousand-year history of Badia a Coltibuono, an abbey that has been producing excellent wines for centuries. The grapes are selected and dried in well-ventilated rooms. Fermentation and aging take place in small, sealed oak barrels stored in rooms exposed to seasonal temperature variations. Aged for 8 years in oak barrels and barriques. The nose is intriguing with hints of dried orange and chestnut honey, followed by cinnamon, saffron, and thyme, on a bed of iodine. Light amber with golden hues. Sweet and enveloping, soft and well-supported by a lively, fresh vein. Persistent.
Awards
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2009
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2009
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2009
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2009
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
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- Start up year: 1057
- Oenologist: Roberto Stucchi Prinetti
- Bottles produced: 205.000
- Hectares: 63
Badia a Coltibuono, a charming holiday farm in the Chianti Mountains: the road to get there is an emotion in itself. Easily reached by car from Florence, Siena and Arezzo, it is a place that leaves an unforgettable memory for a unique holiday. Read more
| Name | Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice 0.375L 2009 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Badia a Coltibuono |
| Origin | Monti in Chianti (SI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 260-370 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-West. |
| Soil composition | Medium mixture rich in skeleton. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5500-6600 |
| Harvest | 19 September 1 October |
| Wine making | The grapes are selected and dried in well-ventilated rooms. Fermentation and ageing take place in small sealed oak barrels stored in rooms exposed to seasonal temperature variations. |
| Aging | 8 years in oak casks and barriques. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |