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Castello di Monsanto Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice la Chimera 2006 375ml
Case of 3
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375ml
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SKU 940578
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Grilled walnut, caramel, burnt sugar and kumquat flavors highlight this complex dessert white. Feels more off-dry, with light sweetness and the feel of an Oloroso Sherry. Terrific length. Bring on the nuts and cheeses. Drink now through 2035. 100 cases made, 50 cases imported.
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
Region
Tuscany
The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.
Appellation
Vin Santo Del Chianti
WS96pts
Wine Spectator
Grilled walnut, caramel, burnt sugar and kumquat flavors highlight this complex dessert white. Feels more off-dry, with light sweetness and the feel of an Oloroso Sherry. Terrific length. Bring on the nuts and cheeses. Drink now through 2035. 100 cases made, 50 cases imported.
WA95pts
Wine Advocate
The Castello di Monsanto 2006 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice La Chimera (from a 375-milliliter bottle) shows a dark amber color with ruby and crimson. The freshness of the acidity stands out and gives this wine a super injection of life and energy. The bouquet focuses on candied fruit, orange marmalade and brandied prune.
WE95pts
Wine Enthusiast
A lightly cloudy chocolate brown wine, with aromas of bitter citrus peel, mixed herbs and figs, and a palate of cherry-chocolate cookies and rum-soaked raisins, along with an energizing sprinkle of salt and pop of acid.
JS93pts
James Suckling
An intense Vin Santo with rich caramel-like character, offering dried fruit, walnuts, hints of chocolate and a touch of mushrooms on the nose. Full and creamy with lots of depth and density. It’s sweet with just and touch of volatility that freshens the wine up and gives it direction and tone at this stage. Nutty and chocolatey at the end. Drink or hold.
Winery Notes
Made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes harvested in October and left to dry until early February, Castello di Monsanto’s Vinsanto is produced according to strict traditions. The must is stored for a decade in small casks, which are exposed to the elements in the Vinsantaia throughout summer and winter. No technological analysis is performed – all that’s required is infinite passion for a great Chianti tradition. This sweet wine is not just for desserts, its acidic structure gives an outstanding elegance and persistence, enabling it to stand up to unusual food pairings.
375ml
