2009 Donatella Cinelli Colombini Vin Santo, Tuscany, Italy - 375mL

ABOUT THIS WINE

A traditional, richer, Vin Santo. Rum-soaked raisins combine with cedar spice box, clove and candied apples as the 2009 Vin Santo del Chianti emerges from the glass. Silken and round, this impresses most with its savory appeal as sour citrus tones and juicy acidity enliven a core of ripe orchard fruits and a butterscotch richness embellishes the close. The 2009 finishes spicy and long, leaving a resonance of dried apricots, peaches and rum-soaked cherries.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Donatella Cinelli Colombini embodies multi-generational Tuscan winemaking excellence. Following in the footsteps of brothers Marco and Massimo Cinelli Colombini, Donatella manages both the Castello della Sala in Umbria and Podere Il Paradiso in Montalcino. The estate emphasizes sustainable farming—practicing minimal intervention, organic soil care, and biodiversity preservation. Their viticultural respect for vine age and microclimate—combined with a restrained yet expressive winemaking style—yields wines of clarity, elegance, and respect for place. Particularly in the Riserva line, this philosophy shines through in wines built for both the cellar and generous sharing at the table.