La Chimera Vinsanto D.O.C. del Chianti Classico
Made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes harvested in October and left to dry until early February, Castello di Monsanto’s Vinsanto is produced according to strict traditions. The must is stored for a decade in small casks, which are exposed to the elements in the Vinsantaia throughout summer and winter. No technological analysis is performed – all that’s required is infinite passion for a great Chianti tradition. This sweet wine is not just for desserts, its acidic structure gives an outstanding elegance and persistence, enabling it to stand up to unusual food pairings.
Designation
Vinsanto
First year of production
1970
Grape varieties
50% Trebbiano and 50% Malvasia
Training system
Guyot
Vinification
Withered grapes on racks
Maturazione o invecchiamento
12 years in 50 and 100 litre casks made from chestnut, oak, and cherry wood.
Ageing
One year of bottle aging
Climate trend
Opinions on this vintage have always been extremely discordant. It was rated with 3 stars by the Chianti Classico Consortium.
In the Gaiole and Radda zones, it was rated very good, while in Greve and Panzano, the assessment was good but not enthusiastic. At Monsanto, the spring was rainy, while the weather stabilized in June and July. The grapes were fully ripe at harvest, with good sugar levels, and a touch of Nobilis Botrytis on some grapes.
