Typical traditional Tuscan wine produced from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes, harvested, then dried on straw mats in the old traditional way, in order to increase the sugar concentration.
After pressing, fermentation and slow aging take place in Caratelli, 100 litre (27 US Gallons) barrels, on the "madre", a compound of yeasts and bacteria kept from year to year, which has a significant effect on the characteristics of the Vin Santo.
Vin Santo Sant'Antimo Riserva
Trebbiano and Malvasia
2009
16,50%
Estate vineyards planted at 127 metres (416 feet) above sea level
Cordon spur
By hand
Drying on straw mats for at least 90 days.
Fermentation and aging in caratelli for 8-9 years on the "mother".
Amber in colour, intense bouquet with notes of dried apricot, bitter almond and honey. Neither too sweet nor too dry, its good acidity make it a versatile wine to accompany many kinds of food.
Traditional accompaniment to cantucci (dry Tuscan biscuits made with almonds and honey). It pairs well with dry cakes and biscuits. Not too sweet, it is also a good match for blue cheeses.
Typical traditional Tuscan wine produced from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes, harvested, then dried on straw mats in the old traditional way, in order to increase the sugar concentration.
After pressing, fermentation and slow aging take place in Caratelli, 100 litre (27 US Gallons) barrels, on the "madre", a compound of yeasts and bacteria kept from year to year, which has a significant effect on the characteristics of the Vin Santo.
Vin Santo Sant'Antimo Riserva
Trebbiano and Malvasia
2007
16,50%
Estate vineyards planted at 127 metres (416 feet) above sea level
Cordon spur
By hand, followed by drying on straw mats
Fermentation and long aging in caratelli on the "mother".
Amber in colour, intense bouquet with notes of dried apricot, bitter almond and honey. Neither too sweet nor too dry, its good acidity make it a versatile wine to accompany many kinds of food.
Traditional accompaniment to cantucci (dry Tuscan biscuits made with almonds and honey). It pairs well with dry cakes and biscuits. Not too sweet, it is also a good match for blue cheeses.
Typical traditional Tuscan wine produced from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes, harvested, then dried on straw mats in the old traditional way, in order to increase the sugar concentration.
After pressing, fermentation and slow aging take place in Caratelli, 100 litre (27 US Gallons) barrels, on the "madre", a compound of yeasts and bacteria kept from year to year, which has a significant effect on the characteristics of the Vin Santo.
Vin Santo Sant'Antimo Riserva
Trebbiano and Malvasia
2006
16,50%
Estate vineyards planted at 127 metres (416 feet) above sea level
Cordon spur
By hand, followed by drying on straw mats
Fermentation and aging in caratelli on the "mother".
Amber in colour, intense bouquet with notes of dried apricot, bitter almond and honey. Neither too sweet nor too dry, its good acidity make it a versatile wine to accompany many kinds of food.
Traditional accompaniment to cantucci (dry Tuscan biscuits made with almonds and honey). It pairs well with dry cakes and biscuits. Not too sweet, it is also a good match for blue cheeses.
Typical traditional Tuscan wine produced from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes, harvested, then dried on straw mats in the old traditional way, in order to increase the sugar concentration.
After pressing, fermentation and slow aging take place in Caratelli, 100 litre (27 US Gallons) barrels, on the "madre", a compound of yeasts and bacteria kept from year to year, which has a significant effect on the characteristics of the Vin Santo.
Vin Santo Sant'Antimo Riserva
Trebbiano and Malvasia
2005
16,50%
Estate vineyards planted at 127 metres (416 feet) above sea level
Cordon spur
By hand, followed by drying on straw mats
Fermentation and aging in caratelli on the "mother".
Amber in colour, intense bouquet with notes of dried apricot, bitter almond and honey. Neither too sweet nor too dry, its good acidity make it a versatile wine to accompany many kinds of food.
Traditional accompaniment to cantucci (dry Tuscan biscuits made with almonds and honey). It pairs well with dry cakes and biscuits. Not too sweet, it is also a good match for blue cheeses.