Vinsanto Castelgreve 1995

Wine: Vinsanto Castelgreve 1995

Winery: Castelli del Grevepesa
Appellation: D.O.C. Vinsanto del Chianti Classico (Italy)
Varietals: Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia del Chianti
ABV: 16.5%

Winemaking
Hand-harvested throughout the month of October to ensure overripe grapes. The clusters are laid out for several weeks to dehydrate (passito method). Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, followed by an aging period of 36 months in the same casks. Limited production of 10,000 bottles (50 cl).

 

Tasting Notes (2013-02-18)

 

Appearance: Dark amber in color with golden and pomegranate highlights.

 

Nose: Clean and soft, featuring very pronounced vanilla and creamy aromas (pastry cream, nutmeg, custard apple, pumkin jam). The fruit is slow to emerge but reveals overripe notes of candied orange, apricots, and loquats.

 

Palate: Unctuous and creamy, showing touches of vanilla and toast. The pulpy fruit character expands with aeration; smooth with sound acidity. Very delicious.

 

Personal Score: 89
Tasting Group Score: 87

Tasting Notes (2005-04-18)

 

Appearance: Orange-yellow, almost amber; very luminous with golden and reddish highlights.

 

Nose: It shows clear signs of decadence. Notes of oriental spices (curry, ginger, turmeric, cardamom) are joined by lacquer, ketchup, and plastic, with no traces of raisined grapes.

 

Palate: Thick and hot on the palate, showing a total lack of freshness. Unpleasant bitter touches of orange peel and very intense toasted notes (hearth/smoke). Faint glimpses of ripe white fruit in the background, though overwhelmed by the general bitterness.

 

Personal Score: 70