Vin Santo dei Barbi DOC

Fattoria dei Barbi

Pronunciation
vin SAN-toe
Year
2003
Type
Dessert
Winery
Fattoria dei Barbi
Region
Toscana
Oenologist
Paolo Salvi

Overview

Vin Santo is made with grapes that have been late harvested and then hung over wires in special well ventilated drying rooms at the winery. On or around Easter, thus the name vin santo, the grapes are ready to be pressed and then fermented into the wonderful viscous sweet wine. Aging is done in small oak barrels that may be made of oak or chestnut. They are referred to as caratelli. Barbi makes their Vino Santo with Trebbiano.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
100% Trebbiano.
Vinification
After drying the grapes are pressed, fermented and then conditioned in small oak casks. Fermentation in the oak continues.
Aging
In oak caratelli.
Alcohol
13%
| Appearance
Deep amber.
| Aroma
Complex nose of apricots, honey, balsamic, confection.
| Taste
Full, round, viscous and sweet with layers of dried and candied fruit flavours.
| Serving Suggestions
With hard aged pecorino cheese, good quality honey, walnuts and almonds and dried figs. Biscotti also go well.

Vin Santo dei Barbi DOC

Suggested Retail:
$26.50
CSPC#:
702954
Available Sizes:
375ml
Bottles Per Case:
6