Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
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Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release, to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit and crisp acidity.
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Fresh Mediterranean seafood, light pasta dishes with herb pesto, and young goat cheeses or traditional Tuscan crostini.
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The historic house of Marchesi Antinori, with over six centuries of winemaking heritage in Tuscany, has long championed the potential of Tuscan white wines alongside their legendary reds. This dedication is epitomized by their classic Tuscan white style, pioneered in 1931 with the introduction of Villa Antinori Bianco. Sourced from estate vineyards across Tuscany, these wines traditionally blend native Italian varieties such as Trebbiano and Malvasia with international grapes like Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, and Chardonnay. The grapes are grown in soils rich in clay and limestone, benefiting from warm Tuscan days and cooling night breezes. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve pristine fruit character, the resulting wine is a vibrant, aromatic expression of the region, offering notes of green apple, white peach, and delicate orange blossom underpinned by a crisp, mineral finish.
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Tracing its winemaking heritage back to 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Winemakers' Guild, Marchesi Antinori has been shaped by twenty-six generations of family leadership. Headquartered in the heart of Chianti Classico, the family has expanded its portfolio across prestigious estates in Tuscany, Umbria, and beyond, driven by a philosophy that balances deep historical respect with bold innovation. Antinori famously pioneered the "Super Tuscan" movement in the 1970s, introducing revolutionary French oak aging and international varieties to create iconic labels like Tignanello and Solaia. Today, their diverse portfolio spans from the elegant Sangiovese of Badia a Passignano to the acclaimed white blend Cervaro della Sala, cementing their legacy as global ambassadors of Italian fine wine.