Marchesi Frescobaldi
Vin Santo del Chianti Quaranta Altari 2022
| Denomination | DOC Vin Santo del Chianti |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Trebbiano Toscano |
| Aging | Aged for 4 years in small oak barrels (caratelli) |
- Type and classification: Sweet dessert wine with Vin Santo del Chianti DOC 2022 designation, 15% vol
- Grapes and method: Malvasia Bianca Lunga and Trebbiano Toscano, grapes naturally dried
- Ageing: Matured for 4 years in small oak barrels, with malolactic fermentation
- Aromatic profile: Notes of raisins, dried figs, plums, honey, walnut, vanilla and nutmeg
- Taste and serving: Warm and enveloping flavour, persistent finish; serve at 12-14 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Quaranta Altari Vin Santo del Chianti by Frescobaldi is a sweet white dessert wine made from a blend of Malvasia Bianca Lunga and Trebbiano Toscano. In the glass, it displays a bright golden yellow colour with warm amber highlights. The bouquet is layered and intense, with clear notes of raisins, figs, dried plums and honey, enriched by spicy hints of vanilla and nutmeg. On the palate, it reveals a dense and velvety structure, enveloping and pleasantly warm. The flavour balance is ensured by a lively acidity that counterbalances the sweetness, leading to a very persistent finish marked by toasted hazelnut notes.
Where it comes from
The identity of this wine is rooted in the Tuscan rural culture and the agricultural landscape surrounding Florence. Produced by Frescobaldi, a historic estate present in the area since the 1300s, it bears a name that celebrates ancient local traditions and the connection with the noble residences of the region. The local terroir gives the grapes the optimal combination of freshness and sugar concentration, essential elements to support the delicate drying process. This careful selection of fruit guarantees the pronounced longevity that defines the character of Vin Santo del Chianti.
How it is produced
The winemaking process begins with the natural drying of the grapes, a fundamental step to concentrate matter and aromas. The must then undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages for four years in small oak barrels. This slow maturation shapes the wine’s texture and enhances its aromatic complexity. Best served in large glasses, it is an excellent meditation wine. At the table, it creates an ideal harmony with dry pastries, such as traditional cantucci, and perfectly enhances the bold flavours of blue and spicy cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The name Quaranta Altari celebrates the deep connection between the Tuscan rural heritage and the production of sweet wines from noble estates. Created by the Marchesi Frescobaldi, whose Florentine tradition dates back to the 1300s, this Vin Santo del Chianti DOC is born from the patient natural drying of the grapes. The slow maturation over four years in traditional oak casks, overseen by oenologist Nicolò D’Afflitto, gives rise to a long-lived nectar that encapsulates in every glass the authentic hospitality and centuries-old winemaking history of the region.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1300
- Oenologist: Nicolò D'Afflitto
- Hectares: 923
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| Name | Frescobaldi Vin Santo del Chianti Quaranta Altari 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Vin Santo del Chianti DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Trebbiano Toscano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Marchesi Frescobaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name Quaranta Altari celebrates the deep connection between the Tuscan rural heritage and the production of sweet wines from noble estates. Created by the Marchesi Frescobaldi, whose Florentine tradition dates back to the 1300s, this Vin Santo del Chianti DOC is born from the patient natural drying of the grapes. The slow maturation over four years in traditional oak casks, overseen by oenologist Nicolò D’Afflitto, gives rise to a long-lived nectar that encapsulates in every glass the authentic hospitality and centuries-old winemaking history of the region. |
| Origin | Florence (FI) |
| Production technique | Appassimento (grapes naturally dried before vinification) |
| Wine making | Naturally dried grapes before vinification; malolactic fermentation carried out during the long maturation in small oak barrels (caratelli) with ageing for 4 years. |
| Aging | Aged for 4 years in small oak barrels (caratelli) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |