A wine from partially-dried Malvasia, Trebbiano, and Sangiovese grapes harvested in the Chianti Classico denomination. The ancient tradition of “Vin Santo di Fèlsina” is embodied in the passage of the “mother” (the thick substance remaining from previous vintages) from the previous year’s casks to the next. The process has been modernized through careful grape selection, attention to the drying process, by adding the Sangiovese varietal to characterize Fèlsina’s signature style, as well as by meticulous care in vinification and ageing.
Growing Conditions
Vineyard Valli and vineyard Il Poggiolo, located in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, northeast of Siena, on the southern border of the Chianti Classico denomination.
- Vineyard density: About 5.400 vines per hectare.
- Training system: Simple Guyot.
Harvest
Hand-picked.
Winemaking
After rigorous selection, the clusters are
subjected to a natural drying process on
mats, until January-February of the following
year. They are then de-stemmed and pressed,
and the must is transferred to sealed, 100 lt
aok casks containing the “mother”, a thick
substance remaining from previous vintages.
Aging
After 7 years in the “vinsantaia” loft area,
the wine is bottle aged for a minimum of 6
months.
Nose
Peach, apricot, pineapple and tropical dried
fruit aromas.
Palate
Consistency on the palate,
softness and elegance nicely structured by
the oak barrels. Wine with great balance,
favorable acidity and a well-harmonized
residual sugar. Long in the mouth.
Appearance
Golden yellow, with coppery highlights.