Castello di Monsanto Vin Santo La Chimera I.G.T.
Crafted with estate grown grapes, ‘La Chimera’ is an exceptionally long-lived ‘mediation’ wine, displaying a rich intensity of ripe citrus and tropical fruit mingled with a touch of sweet almond. Distinctively lush with outstanding balance and length.
region
Tuscany, Italy
appellation
Vinsanto Toscana I.G.T.
cru
Loc. Monsanto – Barberino Val d’Elsa estate vineyards
grape
50% Trebbiano, 50% Malvasia
vinification
Select grapes are dried on grates until early March when the must is placed in caratelli (small barrels) of 55 and 110 liters.
aging
12 years in 50 and 110-liter oak caratelli with an additional eight months of rest in bottle.
color
Golden amber.
aroma
Rich, intense aromas of ripe citrus, tropical fruit, vanilla and sweet almond.
palate
Lush flavors of citrus, fig and hazelnut with outstanding balance and length.
serving suggestions
Ideal with patés, matured soft cheeses and biscotti
formats
500ML
alcohol
14%
