Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Riserva
Thanks to the hand-picked selection of Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes from the Podere Casale I° estate, harvested and left to naturally dry for approximately three or four months after the harvest, an excellent Vin Santo DOC Riserva di San Gimignano is born.
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The lightly dehydrated grapes are then pressed and the juice is transferred in small barrels, made with various types of woods from different regions of the world; here it is left to rest for at least 48 months.
Only the best casks are chosen for bottling the Riserva.
In 1998 Vin Santo obtained the Chianti DOC denomination status, elevating the standards of production for the entire region.
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Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Riserva
Our Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Riserva is suitable for a long aging: 10-15 years and beyond.
Its' color is an intense golden yellow with deep amber and gold reflections, while the aroma is broad and penetrating, with lively notes of dried fruits, nuts, honey, vanilla and other sweet spices. To the taste it feels at first dry, then soft, warm, harmonious, with an excellent persistence.
It can be served at temperatures between 10 and 18 ° C in a small sweet wine glass or in a balloon style glass as a meditation wine; serve it slightly chilled as an excellent aperitif with dry, aged cheeses or fine fois gras; at room temperature it is ideally to be paired with the Tuscan almond biscotti, preferably from the town of Prato.
The characteristics of the Vin Santo del Chianti
The Vin Santo del Chianti produced in San Gimignano by Casale Falchini stands out for the following characteristics:
- Denomination: Vin Santo del Chianti D.O.C. RISERVA
- Provenance: Property owned vineyards in San Gimignano
- Grape variety: Trebbiano and Malvasia
- Vinification: late harvest, hand picked grapes in the vineyard and naturally dehydated. Vinified in small oak "caratelli" and other precious woods of various sizes, in different environments for minimum four or more years. The resulting wine is then bottled and ready for sale
- Alcoholic content: 14,5% minimum - 17,0% maximum
Prizes and awards
- 2012 Riserva 4 Grappoli – Guida F.I.S. “Bibenda 2020” - Italia 2019
- 2012 Riserva GOLD MEDAL, AWC International Wine Challenge, Vienna 2019
- 2012 Riserva Bronze Medal, International Wine & Spirits Competition, London 2019
- 2011 Riserva 87 points Bronze Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards, London 2018
- 2011 Riserva Commended, International Wine Challenge, London 2018
- 2011 Riserva 87 points “5 STAR WINES” - THE BOOK 2018, VINITALY, Verona 2018
- 2011 Riserva 89 points Silver Medal, Tastings.com, Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago 2018
- 2011 Riserva 89 points **STARS – Guida “I Vini di Veronelli 2018” - Italia 2017
- 2011 Riserva 4 Grappoli - Guida F.I.S. “Bibenda 2018” - October 2017
- 2011 Riserva Seal of approval, AWC International Wine Challenge, Vienna 2017
- 2010 Riserva Silver Medal, AWC International Wine Challenge, Vienna 2016
- 2009 Riserva Commended, International Wine Challenge, London 2015
- 2009 Riserva Bronze Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards, London 2015
- 2008 Riserva Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge, London 2014
- 2008 Riserva Silver Medal, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, New York - USA 2014
- 2008 Riserva Silver Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards, London 2014
- 2008 Riserva Silver Medal, AWC International Wine Challenge, Vienna 2014
- 2008 Riserva GOLD MEDAL, International Wine & Spirits Competition, London 2014
- 2008 Riserva Bronze Medal, Los Angeles International Wine Awards - USA 2014
- 2007 Silver Medal Outstanding, International Wine & Spirits Competition, London 2013
- 2006 Silver Medal, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, New York - USA 2012
- 2006 Diploma di Merito – X Selezione dei Vini di Toscana - Regione Toscana, Siena 2012
- 2006 Bronze Medal, International Wine Challenge, London 2012
- 2006 90 pts., “The 2006 Vinsanto…is a pretty, understated wine laced with dried flowers, tobacco and orange peel…The wine’s balance and overall sense of proportion are attractive.” The Wine Advocate-Robert Parker 2012 # 201
- 2005 90 pts., “The estate’s 2005… is a moderately sweet wine laced with almonds, citrus peel and roasted nuts, all of which come together in a dry, sherry-like style.” The Wine Advocate-Robert Parker 2011 # 196
- 2005 4 Grappoli – Guida A.I.S. “Duemilavini 2012” - October 2011
- 2004 Commended, Decanter World Wine Awards, London 2010
- 2004 Bronze Medal, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, New York - USA 2010
- 2004 91 pts., “This is a Vin Santo that clearly emphasizes a fresher style…The balance, length and overall sense of harmony are all first-rate” The Wine Advocate-Robert Parker 2010 # 191
- 2003 Commended, International Wine Challenge, London 2010
- 2002 4 Grappoli – Guida A.I.S. “Duemilavini 2010” - October 2009
- 2001 Silver Medal, London’s International Wine Challenge, 2007
- 2001 REGIONAL TROPHY, The Decanter Magazine “Decanter World Wine Awards 2007” – London 2007
- 2001 GOLD MEDAL, International Wine & Spirits Awards, Los Angeles 2007
- 2001 Diploma di Gran Menzione, 15° Concorso Enologico Internazionale Vinitaly - Verona 2007
- 2000 GOLD MEDAL, L.A. County Fair “Wines of the World Competition - Limited Production” USA 2006
- 2000 Bronze Medal, International Wine Challenge, London 2006
- 1998 Diploma di Merito - Selezione dei Vini TOP di Toscana - Regione Toscana, Siena 2004
- 1995 Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge, London 2001
- 1995 Selezione dei Vini Top di Toscana - Regione Toscana, Siena 2002
- 1995 Highly Recommended, Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago 2001
- 1995 GOLD MEDAL, InterVin International, New York - USA 2001
- 1995 92 pts., “very good value....” The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker 31/12/02 - issue 144
- 1993 Silver Medal, InterVin International, New York - USA 1999
- 1993 Recommended, Best Buy, Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago 2000
- 1993 Bronze Medal, The World Wine Championships - Chicago 1998
- 1988 GOLD MEDAL WINNER, InterVin International, New York - USA 1993
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