OCCHIO DI PERNICE

$46.40

A tribute to ancient traditions: our Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice is made from Sangiovese grapes carefully selected from the best vineyards that are left to dry for months. This Vin Santo is never rushed—it is the result of years of refermentation and nearly a decade of aging in chestnut casks.

750 ml – Harvest 2016

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Appellation: Vin santo del Chianti Classico DOC

Varietal: Sangiovese 100%

Località: Radda in Chianti

Harvest: hand-harvested

Vinification: after a careful manual selection of the grapes, focusing on both ripeness and quality, the bunches are laid out on drying racks in the attic. Here,
the natural air circulation promotes the drying of the grapes while protecting them from fungal attacks. Once the sugar concentration reaches the optimal level (after
approximately 3 months), the bunches are destemmed and pressed. The resulting must is placed in 55 and 110-litre small barrels, which are immediately sealed.

Aging: at least 8 years in chestnut barrels

Food pairings: pecan pie, chocolate cakes, surprisingly delightful with blue cheeses, but also excellent on its own

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Weight	1 lbs

A sweet lesson in patience.

After years of maturation, Castello Monterinaldi’s Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice shows a radiant, lively amber hue. Its bouquet is intense and layered, revealing notes of walnut, dried fig, sultanas, dates, and dehydrated apricot. On the palate, it is enveloping and rounded, supported by excellent acidity that perfectly balances its natural sweetness.

Organic and sustainabile

Castello Monterinaldi has made sustainability a cornerstone of its mission, focusing on three critical dimensions: the business, the product,
and the land.

Our Equalitas ethical-environmental certification stands as a testament to our commitment to a sustainable future, achievable only by investing in human capital—an essential element that enriches our brand and embodies its values.

Attention to quality, tradition, and environmental respect forms the foundation of every decision we make, with the aim of leaving a lasting legacy of positive impact.

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