Santa Cristina Vin Santo Valdichiana 2016

Vin Santo Santa Cristina is intensely yellow in color with amber highlights. The nose is remarkable for aromas typical of pastry shops; raisins, apricots and candied fruit characteristic of Malvasia grapes, and walnuts typical of Trebbiano Toscano. Its palate is full bodied and supple with hints of apricots packed in syrup; a pleasant and well-balanced finish with notes of almond cookies.

The grape harvest began at the beginning of September with Malvasia and was completed within a ten-day timeframe with Trebbiano Toscano.

The grapes were harvested directly into drying crates, a method that preserves whole healthy berries and avoids damaging the fruit. The desiccating process lasted approximately 4 months after which the grapes achieved elevated natural sugar concentration levels. The dried berries were then gently pressed, and the free run wine was transferred directly into oak casks where alcoholic fermentation took place. Fermentation came to a halt naturally when the wine reached 12.5% alcohol, while maintaining its natural residual sugars. Fermentation was initiated using starter cultures (madre) from Valdichiana and other specifically selected yeasts. The wine was aged for over 3 years and then bottled in March 2020.

free run wine was transferred directly into oak casks where alcoholic fermentation took place. Fermentation came to a halt naturally when the wine reached 14° alcohol level, preserving natural residual sugars. Fermentation was initiated using mainly older starter cultures (madre) from Valdichiana and other specifically selected yeasts. V