Lifted, gracious and beautifully perfumed the 2013 Vinsanto del Chianti Classico is a wine with real character. Dried orange peel, dried flowers, autumn leaves and almonds are woven together in a Vin Santo of real distinction and class. The blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia, both white varieties, yields a wine that emphasizes aromatics and mid-weight structure.

This is a very powerful and concentrated vin santo, which smells like tarte tatin. It also has some apple acidity, but that doesn’t stop it feeling rather massive on the palate. Drink now.

The 2013 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (packed in a 375-milliliter bottle) pours from its tiny bottle with sparkling intensity, showing brilliant rays of gold, amber and polished copper. The bouquet is robust, fragrant and specifically distinguished by luscious honey, brown sugar and marron glacé...