Vin Santo DOC Bianco dell'Empolese
GRAPE VARIETIES: Trebbiano toscano 100%.
VINEYARDS: Township of Fucecchio.
Soil: limestone and clay.
Planting: 3500 vines/ha.
HARVEST: By hand, at full maturity of the grapes.
VINIFICATION: A three-month natural drying on straw mats.
Soft pressing, fermentation of the must (350 g/l average residual sugars) in small oak barrels (70 lt).
AGEING: barriques, for about four years. 6 - to 8 month bottle ageing before release.
ANALYTICAL DATA: Alcohol: 15,5% vol. Residual sugars: 50 g/l Total acidity: 6,64 g/l
TASTING NOTES: Vinified by drying the grapes for several months on straw mats to concentrate sugars and flavours before being pressed and fermented.
Marmalade and Sherry-like aromas lead the way to a full flavoured (orange zest, peach marmalade, roasted nuts) beauty.
Interesting aromas of tea, dried apple and maple syrup. Full-bodied and sweet, with lovely brown sugar and dried apricot character.
The lengthy and tangy finish cleans it all up perfectly. Try dunking biscotti (if your mother's not watching) for a hedonistic experience.
Drink now. 330 cases made. (JS)