DOC · since 2004
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Wine · PDO · 8 municipalities
Recognized since 2004, the Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC maintains a strict geographic exclusivity, remaining entirely separate and mutually exclusive from the neighboring Vin Santo del Chianti DOC. Produced across eight specific municipalities, including Greve in Chianti and Barberino Tavarnelle, this denomination is unique in permitting no 'riserva' category. The production rules mandate natural appassimento of Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia grapes, capping the maximum juice yield at just 35%. After a minimum of 24 months of aging entirely in wood, the resulting wine must achieve at least 16.0% vol before being bottled exclusively in bordolese glass.
Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Malvasia Bianca di Candia (da soli o congiuntamente) 60%2 yrs ageing16% vol min80 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- from straw yellow to golden, to intense amber, up to brown
- Taste
- harmonious, velvety, well-structured, ranging from dry to sweet
- Consortium
- Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico →
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vin Santo del Chianti Classico produced?
- Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is produced in 8 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Barberino Tavarnelle, Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Gaiole in Chianti and more.
- What grape is Vin Santo del Chianti Classico made from?
- Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is made from Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Malvasia Bianca di Candia (da soli o congiuntamente) (min 60%), altri vitigni a bacca bianca e rossa idonei alla coltivazione in Toscana.
- How long must Vin Santo del Chianti Classico age?
- Vin Santo del Chianti Classico must age at least 24 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico?
- The minimum alcohol content of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is 16% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.