Montecarlo Vin Santo D.O.C. 1999, Fattoria del Teso, Montecarlo, Tuscan, Lucca, ITALY

Bottles: 375 ml Bordolese

Year: 1999

GRAPES: Tuscan Trebbiano according to the D.O.C. specifications are dried on special reed mats in a well-ventilated area

Vinification: in oak kegs with a capacity of 200 litres for 2 years

Ageing: In oak and chestnut kegs with a capacity of 70-80 litres, placed in the attic for another 3 years at least

Color: amber-flecked yellow, limpid

Bouquet: ethereal with subtle hints of raisins, apricots and dried fruit.

Flavour: sweetish, warm, smooth

Food pairings: dessert wine, excellent accompaniment to almondy biscuits and dry pastries.

Description

This ancient wine is produced since 1970, when Fattoria del Teso was reorganized on the basis of the modern viticulture and special areas of the cellar were created (the “fruit cellar” for drying the grapes and the attic for the ageing in the “caratelli”). Nowadays the production goes on with the same techniques and tradition such as the drying of the grapes on straw mats and the soft pressing with the manual press. The oak and chestnut barrels (called “caratelli”) are the original ones used in 1970 and give unique aromas and ancient taste to this wine.