Caparsa, Vin Santo DOC del Chianti Classico
Wine made with Trebbiano and Malvasia and Canaiolo grapes dried on columns and mats from September to December and successively pressed and fermented/matured in “caratelli”, small barrels, for 6 years. An extremely natural-culture product. The best product of the ancient peasant used in special occasions. To be drunk with biscuits (Cantuccini di Prato), cakes or cheese. No limit to mature in bottle.
Winery: CaparsaAppellation: Chianti
Average age of vines: 60 years
Farming Methods: Organic - Certified
Maturation: Small barrels for 5-6 years
Soil: Galestro, a friable schist mixed with chalk
Varietal: Malvasia Bianca, Trebbiano, Malvasia Nera Blend
Vineyard Orientation: North-East | 350-450 meters
Vineyard Size: 14 hectares