The superb 1997 Vin Santo vies with the dessert wine of nearby San Giusto a Rentennano, made, coincidentally, by Marco Ricasoli’s cousins, decadent in its sweetness and richness, staggering in its density and viscosity, packed with lush and luscious sensations of hazelnuts, apricots, raisins, and brown sugar. Almost too thick to swallow, the wine appears to be good for another 20-25 years of life. An impressive lineup of wines, to say the least. Importer: A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

Thick and lively, with dried figs, honey and molasses aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, very sweet and caressing. This is always outstanding. Drink now. 680 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Select to Add