Description
Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice Silvio Nardi is a high-quality sweet wine produced in Tuscany, one of Italy's most renowned wine regions. This wine specifically comes from the Montalcino area, famous for producing high-quality wines thanks to its mild climate, clay and limestone soils, and ideal geographic location. The wine is primarily made from Sangiovese grapes, a highly appreciated native Italian variety known for its versatility and ability to express the terroir where it is grown. In the case of Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice, the Sangiovese grapes are hand-picked and left to dry on racks for several months, a process that concentrates the flavors and sugars of the grapes and gives the wine its characteristic sweet and rich taste. After drying, the grapes are pressed, and the resulting must is fermented in small oak barrels, where it remains for at least six years. During this long aging period, the wine develops a complexity of aromas and flavors ranging from ripe red fruits to sweet spices, with notes of honey, nuts, and caramel. Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice Silvio Nardi is a wine of great structure and persistence, with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. It is an ideal wine to pair with desserts made from dried fruits, blue cheeses, or foie gras, but it can also be enjoyed on its own as a meditation wine. Pairings: Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice Silvio Nardi is a sweet and complex wine, with a structure that makes it ideal for pairing with sweet dishes and aged cheeses. A classic Tuscan pairing for this wine is with cantucci, dry almond biscuits. The contrast between the sweetness of the wine and the crunchiness of the biscuits creates a perfect balance. Another interesting pairing can be with an aged cheese like Pecorino Toscano. The richness and complexity of the wine pair well with the savoriness and texture of the cheese. For a bolder pairing, it could be matched with a dark chocolate dessert, such as a chocolate cake or fondant. The bitterness of dark chocolate contrasts with the sweetness of the wine, creating a balance of flavors. Finally, Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice Silvio Nardi can be paired with foie gras. The sweetness of the wine contrasts with the richness and creaminess of the foie gras, creating a unique flavor pairing. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place Alcohol content: 15.50% Vintage: 2023 Denomination: Sant'Antimo Doc