La Chimera

La Chimera Vinsanto D.O.C. del Chianti Classico

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

March and April of 1981 were two very warm and dry months and were followed by a rainy May. The first two weeks of June were dry and extremely hot. Then, in the second half of the month there were multiple rainstorms and a significant drop in temperature.
September was mild and sunny and several days of rain reduced the temperature again at the beginning of October.

La Chimera