Castello di Querceto / Querceto Vin Santo del Chianti Classico

Italian Wine Scholar Class @ The Texas Wine School. Trebbiano & Malvasia Bianca del Chianti. from high elevation vineyard in Radda. Med+ gold. Pronounced, Sherry-like, w/ almonds, hazelnuts, dried apricots, orange zest, sweet baking spices, caramel, w/ a touch of VA. Aged 5 years in caratelli. Sweet, but the med+, palate-cleansing acidity balances the (shocking) 153 g/ltr RS. Surprisingly high alc. (15.5%), is masked by the full bodied, intense flavors. Long, mouthwatering finish. Balanced & harmonious, it bridges between a …