The delicious 2005 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (95% Malvasia Bianca with Canaiolo aged seven years in traditional caratelli barrels made with oak, cherry and mulberry wood) shows gorgeous concentration with thick glycerin that slowly oozes down the side of the glass with thick streaks of amber-colored liquid. The aromas deliver amazing intensity with explosive highlights of candied fruit, brown sugar or maple syrup, caramel, toffee, butterscotch, dried apricot and lemon curd. This is an excellent expression of one of Italy’s most precious wines. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2030. Rocca di Montegrossi is a beautiful 100-hectare estate near Gaiole in Chianti with 20 hectares of vine and 20 hectares of olive grove. Owner Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi farms organically and uses biofuel to power his tractors. Various American importers including: K&L Premier Wine Merchant; www.klwines.com; T. Edward Wines; www.tedwardwines.com; Vigneti d’Italia; www.vignetiditalia.net

A thick, creamy dessert wine, exuding apricot, fig paste, caramel, roasted walnut and orange peel aromas and flavors. For all its mouthcoating intensity on the attack, this finishes clean and lingers with treacle, nut and spice notes. Drink now through 2020. 125 cases made, 25 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Select to Add