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 del Chianti Classico D.O.C.

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 winter of 1999 was relatively mild and rainfall in spring was fully adequate. The summer was hot from the end of July until the end of August. Between August 15th and 30th, with veraison completed, daytime temperatures never dropped below 28 degrees Celtius. Some rain at the beginning of September assisted the ripening of the grapes.

La Chimera