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Vin Santo: the ancient soul

Vin Santo di Montepulciano D.O.C. Toscana

Literally holy wine, the Vin Santo is a sweet wine deeply rooted in Tuscan tradition. The first references date back to the Renaissance, which is also when the Avignonesi family first came on the scene. To this date our Vin Santo and Occhio di Pernice are produced with the madre (yeast) that has been passed on for generations and provides that ethereal taste. This sweet wine is the result of an exceptionally long ageing process during which over half of this precious liquid evaporates.

grapes

Trebbiano,
Malvasia

alcohol

12.5%

PRODUction

375 ml: 2,140 bottles
100 ml: 140 bottles

2011 awards

95 pts Decanter
94 pts Wine Spectator

tasting notes

This Vin Santo is characterised by intense aromas of caramel and walnut husk, softened by hints of honeydew honey, nutmeg and pennyroyal. The aftertaste recalls memories of candied orange and butter biscuits. On the palate this sweet wine reveals infinite taste sensations, a symphony of notes of dried figs, almonds and orange jam. A perfect balance between sweetness and acidity leads to a long and sensual finish.

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