The 2009 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio is Malvasia with tiny parts Sangiovese and Trebbiano Toscana in supporting roles. This is a gorgeous dessert wine in the prime of its youth. It boasts stunning fruit intensity and precision. In appearance, it shows a luminous golden color with amber highlights. It captures and reflects the ambient light with extra sparkle. On the nose, the wine peels back to layers of dried apricot, tropical fruit, honey and candied orange peel. Delicate mineral notes add to the wine's overall elegance and persistence. The mouthfeel is creamy, rich and almost succulent, thanks to this Vin Santo's expertly measured sweetness.

Caramel, honey, orange peel and candied almond flavors mark this viscous dessert white. Gathers steam toward the finish, with a burst of roasted walnut. Shows fine expression and oxidative character on the long aftertaste. Drink now through 2030. 960 cases made, 30 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Select to Add