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
The producers of the entire zone recognized the 1971 vintage as exceptional. Budding began earlier than usual (around the second week of March for the Sangiovese) and even the flowering in May, which was dry and sunny, occurred somewhat in advance. July and August were mild but extremely dry (10 mm of rainfall in August) and the miraculous 48 mm of rain that fell in the first week of September was of great assistance in the ripening of the grapes. Weather conditions were stable throughout the harvest.
