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Vino Passito – Vino dei Frati

by Sovestro · Tuscany, Italy

TypeSweet
VineyardEstate vineyards around Tenuta Sovestro in San Gimignano
SovestroTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The wine is made from grapes grown on the land surrounding Tenuta Sovestro in San Gimignano and is produced in limited quantities.

Vinification

The grapes are picked during the first week of September and hung on mats to dry naturally until mid-November, concentrating sugar and aroma. After pressing, the must is clarified through static decantation for approximately 24 hours.

Ageing

Fermentation and maturation take place in small 50–100 L caratelli and continue there until bottling, contributing roundness and persistence.

Tasting profile

Orange shading toward gold. Aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit and honey lead to a round, persistent palate.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 12°C with traditional Tuscan desserts. The estate specifically recommends Lucia's cantucci.

Label / history

Vino dei Frati is presented as an artisanal Tuscan passito inspired by the estate's monastic tradition and shaped by the extended natural drying of its grapes.