Collection: Wine Santo del Chianti Classico DOC

Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC is an Italian wine classification that includes dessert wines from dried grapes produced in the area around Chianti Classico in Tuscany. The following are some of the requirements that must be met for a wine to receive this classification:

• Grapes: The wine must be made from a minimum of 50% Trebbiano or Malvasia grapes, as well as up to 50% other authorized grapes, such as Sangiovese or Canaiolo.

• Drying: The grapes must be dried for at least 90 days before being pressed to obtain maximum flavor and aroma.

• Geography: The wine must be produced in the Chianti Classico area of ​​Tuscany.

• Alcohol percentage: The wine must have a minimum alcohol percentage of 13%.

• Aging: The wine must mature for at least 36 months in wooden barrels, of which at least 6 months must be in small oak barrels.

• Taste and aroma: The wine should have a sweet taste with notes of dried fruit, nuts and honey.

• Colour: The wine must have a deep, golden colour.

By meeting these requirements, the wine obtains its Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC classification and can carry this on the label. The wine is one of the most reputable dessert wines in Italy and is known for its sweet, intense flavor and deep color.