Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina Riserva is a dessert produced by I Veroni in Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina, Tuscany, Italy. Classified as Riserva. Made from Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Trebbiano Toscano and Sangiovese. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Dessert
Appellation: Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina
Classification: Riserva
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Grapes: Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Trebbiano Toscano, Sangiovese
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, sweet
The Vin Santo of Fattoria I Veroni, a historic estate in the Arno valley at Pontassieve, in Chianti Rùfina. Malvasia Toscana and Trebbiano, with a little Sangiovese, are dried on mats until late winter and slowly pressed. The wine then ages for many years (at least seven, and around nine for the Riserva) in small chestnut and oak caratelli of no more than 100 litres, followed by more than a year in bottle. Amber and about 17% alcohol, it shows toffee, dried fig and apricot, nuts, candied citrus and spice, ending on dark chocolate. Its sweetness is balanced by lively acidity and a gently oxidative bite.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions, set in the rolling hills of the country's centre and inseparable from the Sangiovese grape.
Malvasia Bianca Lunga
Malvasia del Chianti is a white grape from Tuscany in central Italy, one of several distinct varieties that carry the sprawling Malvasia name.
Trebbiano Toscano
Trebbiano Toscano is a white grape long grown in Tuscany and across central Italy, and one of the world's most planted whites; in France it is known as Ugni Blanc and forms the base of Cognac and Armagnac.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
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From I Veroni
- Vigneto Quona Terrælectæ Riserva — I Veroni, Chianti Rufina
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- Vin Santo dei Colli della Toscana Centrale — Fattoria Selvapiana, Vin Santo dei Colli della Toscana Centrale
- Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Tenute Marchese — Marchesi Antinori, Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
- Moscadello di Montalcino Vendemmia Tardiva — Capanna, Moscadello di Montalcino
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina Riserva from?
Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina Riserva is produced by I Veroni in Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina Riserva?
Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina Riserva is a blend of Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Trebbiano Toscano and Sangiovese.