{"product_id":"grignano-vin-santo-chianti-ruf-375ml","title":"Fattoria di Grignano 2018 Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina 375ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVin Santo is Tuscany’s traditional dessert wine, and this one comes from the Chianti Rufina subzone, northeast of Florence, near the town of Pontassieve. The grapes are 65% Malvasia del Chianti and 35% Trebbiano, grown in certified-organic vineyards on southeast-facing slopes at about 300 meters on alberese calcareous clay. Vines average 25 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe method is slow and traditional. The most loosely packed, healthiest bunches are selected from different vineyards and hung in a well-ventilated room to dry naturally for about three months, concentrating their sugars. The dried grapes are then pressed gently, and the must is fermented and aged for five years in small oak barrels called caratelli, ranging from 50 to 225 liters. During that time the wine slowly oxidizes, which gives vin santo its amber color and its distinctive flavors of nuts, dried fruit, and caramel. It’s bottled at 13.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe winery’s notes describe an “amber-yellow, limpid” wine, “very complex, characterized by notes of dried apricot and dried fruits,” with “great structure and complexity,” “very persistent on the palate.” The importer adds “a distinctive bouquet of dried apricot and nuts with hints of balsamic” and “a long, full-bodied finish.” Wine Enthusiast scored it 90: “A coppery color aptly prefaces a salty, umami nose that features pungent aromas of toasted nuts, aged cheese, honey and citrus blossom. The palate brings more nuts and honey, along with notes of apple, toffee and milk chocolate, along with a dusting of orange zest.” James Suckling found “dried red dates with intense roasted nut aromas followed by a subtle smokiness,” calling it “luscious, concentrated, and powerful,” with “some development with nutty notes at the end,” and said to drink it now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the traditional Tuscan pairing, Vin Santo is served with almond cookies such as cantucci, for dunking. It’s also lovely with blue cheese, almond cakes, and sweet desserts, or on its own as an after-dinner glass. The 375ml half bottle is the right size for a dessert course for four to six people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFattoria di Grignano 2018 Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina is produced by Fattoria di Grignano in Pontassieve, in the Chianti Rufina subzone of Tuscany, Italy. It is 65% Malvasia del Chianti and 35% Trebbiano from certified-organic vineyards. The bunches are naturally air-dried for about three months in a well-ventilated room, gently pressed, and fermented and aged for five years in small oak caratelli of 50 to 225 liters. Sweet, bottled at 13.5% ABV, 375ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 90 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A coppery color aptly prefaces a salty, umami nose that features pungent aromas of toasted nuts, aged cheese, honey and citrus blossom. The palate brings more nuts and honey, along with notes of apple, toffee and milk chocolate, along with a dusting of orange zest.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling (August 2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dried red dates with intense roasted nut aromas followed by a subtle smokiness. Luscious, concentrated, and powerful. Shows some development with nutty notes at the end. Drink now.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFattoria di Grignano (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Amber-yellow, limpid, very complex, characterized by notes of dried apricot and dried fruits, great structure and complexity. Very persistent on the palate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImporter tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brilliant amber color. Distinctive bouquet of dried apricot and nuts with hints of balsamic. Delightful palate and a long, full-bodied finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoppery amber. Toasted nuts, dried apricot, honey, citrus blossom, and aged cheese, with a hint of balsamic and subtle smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuscious and concentrated, with nuts, honey, apple, toffee, and milk chocolate, with a dusting of orange zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, full-bodied, and very persistent, with nutty notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVin Santo (Sweet Dessert Wine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVin Santo del Chianti Rufina DOC, Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65% Malvasia del Chianti · 35% Trebbiano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFattoria di Grignano — Pontassieve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertified organic; ~300m, southeast-facing, alberese calcareous clay; 25-year-old vines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-dried ~3 months; fermented and aged 5 years in 50-225L oak caratelli\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 90 · James Suckling reviewed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA rich, nutty, amber, oxidatively aged Tuscan dessert wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried apricot, toasted nuts, honey, toffee, orange zest, balsamic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e375ml (Half Bottle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond cookies and cantucci\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond-based cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe slightly chilled, in small glasses, as a dessert wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45508243750978,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Fattoria_di_Grignano_2018_Vin_Santo_del_Chianti_Rufina_375ml.jpg?v=1792331890","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/grignano-vin-santo-chianti-ruf-375ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}