Wines
From their 30 hectars of vineyards, the Counts Capponi produce wines
internationally recognised and enjoyed since the beginning of the 20th
century.
However, the products of Villa Calcinaia were already well
known since the 16th century, as proven by documents in the family
archive.
Vinsanto DOC
The white varietes of Trebbiano and Malvasia, together with a portion of the red grape Canaiolo, are dried naturally after harvest in the estate’s drying room to produce this traditional Tuscan dessert wine. During the drying process the grapes are constantly controlled and mouldy berries are carefully cleaned off. By February the grapes, that have reached about 350/400 grams of sugar content, are pressed and racked to tiny oak barrels (caratelli) of 55 liters. Here the sweet must ferments on the spontaneous yeast population for approximately 7 years with only the occasional refilling before bottling. Villa Calcinaia’s Vin Santo has an amber colour with an intense, resinous aroma characterised by dry apricot; lots of fruitiness which becomes fuller on the palate; its sensation is smooth and velvety in the month with a well balanced sweetness. Vin Santo is at its best served with well matured cheeses, fois gras or haute patisserie.
