Region: Toscana
History: Established as a DOC in 1997
Vineyard Area: 140 ha / 345 acres (2014, C)
Production: 3,500 hl (total 2014, C); avg. 38,000 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Malvasia, Trebbiano
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Vin Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 70% Malvasia Bianca Lunga and/or Trebbiano Toscano + OAG
- Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (RoSw): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OAG
- Riserva (Vin Santo)
Subzones:
- Colli Aretini
- Colli Fiorentini
- Colline Pisane
- Colli Senesi
- Montalbano
- Montespertoli
- Rufina
Note: Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is a separate DOC and not a subzone of the Vin Santo del Chianti DOC.
Significant Production Rules:
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 700 m (2,300 ft)
- For Vin Santo and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice, grapes must be dried on or off the vine to achieve a minimum sugar level of 260 g/l (26.0%) and 270 g/l (27.0%), respectively
- Minimum alcohol level: 13.0% for Vin Santo (15.5% potential; 16.0% potential for subzones); 14.0% for Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (16.5% potential; 17.0% potential for subzones)
- Aging: For Vin Santo and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice, minimum approx. 3 years in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+3); for Riserva, minimum approx. 4 years in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+4)
