Castello di Querceto 2018 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 500 ml

Castello di Querceto’s 2018 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is a beautifully traditional expression of Tuscany’s iconic sweet wine. Rich, amber-hued, and deeply aromatic, it offers a luxurious balance of dried fruit, caramel, nutty warmth, and vibrant acidity. This is a contemplative dessert wine crafted with patience, elegance, and respect for age-old Tuscan winemaking.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Castello di Querceto, a historic estate in the heart of Chianti Classico, is renowned for producing classic, terroir-driven wines. Their Vin Santo follows a meticulously traditional approach, preserving the authenticity of this centuries-old style.

Production details:

• Grape Varieties: Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Bianca

• Appassimento: Grapes are dried for months on straw mats or hung in well-ventilated lofts, concentrating sugars and aromatics

• Caratelli Aging: After slow fermentation, the wine matures for several years in small oak or chestnut caratelli barrels, which encourage gentle oxidation and flavor development

• Extended Maturation: The lengthy aging process softens the wine, yielding rich, honeyed depth with remarkable finesse

The result is a Vin Santo that honors Tuscan tradition — complex, sweet, warming, and exquisitely crafted.

Critics Reviews

Reviewers and wine professionals frequently praise Querceto’s Vin Santo for:

• Exceptional harmony between sweetness and acidity, keeping the wine lively rather than heavy

• Rich layers of dried fruit, caramel, and nutty complexity

• Impressive texture, offering both weight and elegance

• Long aging notes, showing depth that rivals many of the region’s finest dessert wines

Its balance and authenticity make it a favorite among fans of traditional Tuscan dessert wines.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Dried apricot, fig, golden raisin, candied orange peel, honeycomb, toasted almond, and warm caramel with delicate notes of vanilla and spice.

Palate:
Lush, sweet, and beautifully textured. Flavors of dried peach, honey, almond paste, date, orange marmalade, and caramelized sugar unfold across the palate. A fresh, natural acidity keeps the wine balanced, while oxidative notes add savory depth.

Finish:
Long, warming, and velvety. Honey, toasted nuts, dried fruit, and sweet spice linger gracefully, leaving a rich and satisfying afterglow.

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