Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC 2016 375ml 90% Trebbiano, 10% San Colombano, Fattoria Ambra

Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC 2016 375ml 90% Trebbiano, 10% San Colombano

Fattoria Ambra

•    Grape Varieties: 90% Trebbiano, 10% San Colombano.
•    Training System: Guyot.
•    Soil: Sandstone and limestone.
•    Altitude: 100–150 m above sea level.
•    Vine Age: Planted between 1975 and 1980.
•    Harvest: Careful manual selection of the best grape clusters, which are then hung to dry until the end of December or January.
•    Vinification: After drying, the grapes are gently pressed, and the must is racked into small Slavonian oak barrels ("caratelli" with a capacity of 50–100 liters), where fermentation takes place.
•    Maturation: Aged for 6 years in small oak barrels.
•    Average Production: 40–50 hectolitres/hectare, with a total of 1,200 bottles per year (0.375 liters).
•    Tasting Notes: Golden amber color with bright reflections. The bouquet is intense and complex, offering aromas of dried apricot, honey, caramel, toasted almonds, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is rich, smooth, and well-structured, with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, leading to a long and elegant finish.
•    Alcohol Content: Typically around 16–18% ABV (not specified in the document).
•    Serving Temperature: 12–14°C.
•    Food Pairing: Perfect with traditional Tuscan desserts such as cantucci (almond biscuits), blue cheeses, foie gras, and caramelized fruit dishes.