Merkki: Carpineto

FARNITO VINSANTO DEL CHIANTI 1996 D.O.C.

In the old days, Vinsanto was made particularly valuable by the fact that each family’s father or grand-father would make their own, following a time honored recipe handed down through generations. Many origins of this wine, and its singular name, have been hypothesized, the truth however is lost in time. One legend from Siena states that a friar from the fourteenth century would hand this wine to the ill-disposed for its healing properties. From this the belief that this wine had miracoulous properties, hence the name “Santo”. Another possible explanation to the name comes from its use by the church during the mass.
Grapes: Minimum 70% of Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia and maximum 30% of other white grape varietals.
Vinification: the harvested grapes are dried in wooden boxes then slowly barrel fermented during the winter months.

Aging: part of the wine was aged in traditional “caratelli”, small barrels made of chestnut, the other part was aged in oak barrels, all for a total of 16 years. These barrels were housed among our various estates.

Bottle aging: in temperature controlled underground cellar.

Color: golden yellow with bronze hues.

Bouquet: intense and complex with hints of apricot and peach jam, walnut, and typical malvasia aromatics.

Flavor: a good balance between the complex, intense balsamic fragrances, the alcohol and the sweetness. Long and persistent.

Serving temperature: as an aperitif at 5-7°C (41-45°F), with dessert 16-18°C (61-44°F), as a “meditation” wine 20°C (68°F).

Gastronomy: can be served as a dessert wine, an aperitif or in accompaniment to strong cheeses such as pecorino or gorgonzola piccante. Excellent also by itself as a “meditation” wine.