2012 Badia A Coltibuono Vin Santo del Chianti Classico

WS93 A thickly textured sweet white, exuding caramel, brown butter, vanilla, orange peel and walnut flavors. Intense and slightly cloying on the finish, yet concentrated. Trebbiano and Malvasia. Drink now through 2030. 750 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Estate Notes: Golden amber, brilliant color. It’s aroma hints at honey, toasted almond and vanilla. Sweet and rich taste, balanced by vibrant acidity that enhances the clean, rich and elegant taste. Candied fruit, citrus, apricot and dried figs are the dominant notes. Very long persistent finish.
The bottling of Vin Santo is made up of 50% Malvasia, 50% Trebbiano. The fruit is hand-picked and comes from 17-year-old vines of Monti in Chianti grown specifically for the production of the Vin Santo. Bunches are carefully selected and left to dry in well-ventilated rooms. Fermentation with wild yeast and aging takes place in small oak casks. The wine matures 7 years in cask and oak barriques.