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1999 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico

Wine Details
Place of Origin

Italy

Monti in Chianti, Chianti Classico

Tuscany

Color

Sweet White

Grape/Blend

other white varietal

Vintages
201220112010200820072005200420032002200019991995
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Few people in Italy understand Chianti as well as Maurizio Castelli, the winemaker at what is one of the country's oldest winemaking estates (wine has been made in the main building, an abbey, since the 11th century) and the creator of some of the purest and most ageworthy all-sangiovese wines of the area. Never one to rest on his laurels, Castelli has started increasing maceration times for the Riserva wines by many months. The first "new" Riserva will be on the market in 2008, and the barrel samples I've tried were very exciting. Also recommended: 2004 Cetamura Chianti (86), 2004 RS Chianti Classico (86). Other wines tasted: 2003 Cultus Boni Chianti Classico.