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Castelli di Grevepesa
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Castelli di Grevepesa represents the heart of Tuscany – for wines that make their homeland between Florence and Siena palpable in every bottle.
Besides classic Chianti and Chianti Classico wines made from Sangiovese, the winery cherishes one of Italy's most fascinating traditions: Vin Santo . For this legendary sweet wine, Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes are gently dried before slowly transforming into a wine that embodies history and craftsmanship in every sip. Whether you savor it for meditation or enjoy it classically with cantuccini, it simply tells a story.
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About Castelli di Grevepesa
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Castelli di Grevepesa –
Tuscany between Florence and Siena
Castelli di Grevepesa is located in Chianti Classico, the narrow strip of Tuscany between Florence and Siena, where Sangiovese has found its most characteristic expression for centuries. The cooperative bundles sites from the entire Classico area and vinifies them with the goal of keeping the origin readable – in the glass, this shows as cherry aroma, fine tannins, and the typical acidity that makes Tuscan red wines so food-friendly.
In addition to Chianti Classico, the winery guards one of Italy's oldest traditions: Vin Santo. Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes are dried on straw mats or hung on strings after harvest until most of the water has evaporated. The thickened must then ferments for years in small wooden barrels, the so-called Caratelli, under the roof of the winery – heat in summer, cold in winter, no intervention. What emerges is a wine with aromas of dried apricot, walnut, and honey, with a long, slightly oxidative finish.
Classically, Vin Santo is served with Cantuccini – the almond biscotti are dipped briefly, and the wine does the rest. Anyone who drinks it pure needs nothing more than a small glass and some time.