In the glass
Aroma: dried fig, candied orange, honey, walnut
Palate: apricot jam, burnt caramel, rancio, almond
Traditional Vin Santo del Chianti Classico from Le Fonti, raisined grapes aged 10 years in caratelli.
What it pairs with
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Cantucci di Prato
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The canonical Vin Santo pairing. -
Aged hard cheese with dried fig
Rancio-sweet contrast. -
Apricot tart
Caramelised fruit echoes the wine's depth.
How to serve Le Fonti Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cantucci di Prato, Aged hard cheese with dried fig, Apricot tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Le Fonti has produced this Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC continuously since the early 2000s, aged 10 years in caratelli.
- 2003 — First modern Le Fonti Vin Santo bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Fattoria Le Fonti
- Grapes
- Malvasia Bianca Lunga (60%), Trebbiano Toscano (40%)
- Classification
- Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC
- Oak
- 10 years in small chestnut and oak caratelli
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 90 per 375ml at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Scores
- Vinous 92 (2010 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Le Fonti Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
What does Le Fonti Vin Santo del Chianti Classico taste like?
On the nose, dried fig, candied orange, honey, walnut. On the palate, apricot jam, burnt caramel, rancio, almond. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Traditional Vin Santo del Chianti Classico from Le Fonti, raisined grapes aged 10 years in caratelli.
When should I drink Le Fonti Vin Santo del Chianti Classico?
Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Le Fonti Vin Santo del Chianti Classico?
Cantucci di Prato is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged hard cheese with dried fig and Apricot tart. The canonical Vin Santo pairing.
What grapes are in Le Fonti Vin Santo del Chianti Classico?
The blend is Malvasia Bianca Lunga (60%), Trebbiano Toscano (40%). The wine is classified as Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC.