Vin Santo
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Vin Santo is a dessert wine from Tuscany, Italy. It has a golden amber color and a sweet, nutty flavor.
Fruity notes
Body
Tannins
- Origin
Italy- Grapes
- MalvasiaTrebbiano
- Category
- Still
- Colour
- White
- Primary Flavours
- almond, caramel, dried fruits, honey, nutmeg, vanilla
- Sugar
- Sweet
- Serve
- Icy (3-7°C)
- Strength
- From 11 to 16°
- Price
- $ - $$$
Last update: January 6, 2025
Information
Vin Santo is a dessert wine from Tuscany, Italy. It has a golden amber color and a sweet, nutty flavor. The aroma is rich with notes of dried fruit, honey, and caramel. On the palate, it is luscious and smooth, with flavors of raisin, fig, and a hint of almond. Vin Santo is traditionally enjoyed with biscotti and other sweet desserts, but it can also pair well with blue cheese.
Fun facts
Known as the “holy wine,” Vin Santo is often served with cantucci (Italian almond biscuits) for dipping. It’s traditionally made by drying the grapes before fermentation, creating its rich, sweet flavor.
Gastronomy
Snacks & Appetizers:
- Chocolate Desserts
- Nuts
- Paté
This wine is perfect with:
Vin Santo pairs wonderfully with traditional Tuscan "Cantucci" biscuits (almond biscuits), where the wine’s sweetness balances the almond flavors of the biscotti. For a cheese course, try it with blue cheeses, where its rich, nutty profile complements the tangy, creamy cheese.
This wine can be drunk without food
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