HALF Vin Santo del Chianti DOC 2019, Tenuta Maiano
Vineyard: Tenuta Maiano
Grower: Mauro Araneo and Stefano Nigi
Age of Vines: 20 years old
Grapes: Malvasia, Trebbiano Toscano
Village: Lungagnana
Region: Tuscany
Soil: Clayey and Schist, rich in fossil
Production Methods: Grapes are selected before harvesting and laid on mats in airy locations to start the withering process and promoting sugar concentration. After withering, the stalks are separated and the grapes pressed. The must is then put in 70-100 litre chestnut kegs, which contain very old, selected yeasts, that are controlled every year. 3 years maturation in 70-100 litre chestnut kegs.
Special Features: Vineyard is at 230-240m above sea level, aged for 3 years in chestnut casks.
Country: Italy
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber colour
Nose: Concentrated bouquet of dried fruits including fig, quince, dates, and apricot, complemented by secondary aromas of caramel and chestnut honey
Palate: Sweet and warm, very smooth with a persistent flavour
Length/Finish: Long and fresh finish
Alcohol: 15.5%
Sulphites: Low
Organic: Yes
Bottle Closure: Natural
