Introduction Few wines carry the soul of Tuscany like Vin Santo del Chianti DOC. This golden-hued dessert wine—steeped in centuries of tradition—embodies patience, craftsmanship, and the art of appassimento. Often sipped alongside cantucci almond biscuits, Vin Santo is more than just a drink; it’s a ritual of hospitality and celebration.…
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Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC – Tuscany’s Iconic Dessert Wine | Appassimento, Tasting & Buying Guide
anto del Chianti Classico DOC? Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC is Tuscany’s storied “holy wine,” a luxurious dessert wine produced via appassimento, where grapes are air-dried to concentrate sugars before fermenting and aging. Known for its golden hues, nutty flavors, and delicate sweetness, this Italian dessert wine is a…
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Malvasia Nera
Malvasia Nera is not just 1 grape, but 2: Malvasia Nera di Brindisi and Malvasia Nera di Lecce. They were thought to be identical but now studies showed that they are different. We are working on this Malvasia Nera grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you…
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Malvasia di Schierano
Malvasia di Schierano is a grape from Piedmont. This aromatic red grape is mostly used for making sweet wines. We are working on this Malvasia di Schierano grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about…
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Malvasia di Casorzo
Malvasia di Casorzo is a grape found in Piedmont in the Casorzo d’Asti area. It is probably the most fragrant Malvasia thanks to its thick skin and the pulp rich in geraniol (an aromatic molecule). We are working on this Malvasia di Casorzo grape description. Please come back soon.Send us…
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Malvasia Istriana
Malvasia Istriana is a grape is cultivated in Friuli Venezia Giulia but it is part of a DOC in Veneto and one in Tuscany and it can be planted also in Emilia-Romagna, Abruzzo, and Sardinia. Istria is a peninsula in Croatia which was part of Italy before WWII. We are…
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Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
Malvasia di Candia Aromatica is a grape that grows in Lombardy and in Emilia Romagna, in the provinces of Pavia, Piacenza, Parma, and Reggio. We are working on this Malvasia di Candia Aromatica grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at …
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Malvasia del Lazio
Malvasia del Lazio is a grape that comes from Lazio (as the name tells), and it is also known as Malvasia puntinata for its spotted berries when ripe (puntini is “spots” in Italian). It is a natural crossing between Schiava Grossa and Moscato d’Alessandria, which gives a slightly aromatic character.…
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Malvasia Bianca Lunga
Malvasia Bianca Lunga is a grape that grows in Tuscany and it is famous for being included in the original Chianti recipe by the Barone Ricasoli. Nowadays, the white varieties can’t be used in the Chianti anymore and this Malvasia is part of the blend of the Vin Santo, together…
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Malvasia Bianca di Candia
Malvasia Bianca di Candia is a grape found mainly in wines from Lazio but it is also present in many other regions, like Umbria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Marche Puglia, and Tuscany. It is the most widely planted Malvasia in Italy. We are working on this Malvasia Bianca di Candia grape description.…