Castello di Bossi

Vin San Laurentino

Castello di Bossi

Vin San Laurentino

This classic Italian dessert wine is named after San Laurentino, the patron saint of the church located in the village of Bossi. It is made from grapes that are dried for five months to achieve optimal concentration of flavors and sugars, followed by a slow fermentation and lengthy maturation in traditional caratelli casks.

Tasting Notes

Amber gold in color, this wine has expressive aromas of dried stone fruits, toasted almonds, figs, pine nuts, and orange blossoms. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a creamy texture but finishes with enough acidity that the considerable sweetness never seems cloying.

Food Pairing

Pair this wine with torrone, nougat, or a delightful after dinner conversation. 

This classic Italian dessert wine is named after San Laurentino, the patron saint of the church located in the village of Bossi. It is made from grapes that are dried for five months to achieve optimal concentration of flavors and sugars, followed by a slow fermentation and lengthy maturation in traditional caratelli casks.

Tasting Notes

Amber gold in color, this wine has expressive aromas of dried stone fruits, toasted almonds, figs, pine nuts, and orange blossoms. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a creamy texture but finishes with enough acidity that the considerable sweetness never seems cloying.

Food Pairing

Pair this wine with torrone, nougat, or a delightful after dinner conversation. 

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Toscana IGT
Vineyard name:
The Bossi vineyard
Soil composition:
Calcareous Clay-Loam
Training method:
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
1,155 feet
Vines/acre:
1,200
Yield/acre:
0.1 tons
Exposure:
Southwestern
Harvest time:
August
First vintage of this wine:
1999
Bottles produced of this wine:
2,500

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
50% Sangiovese, 25% Trebbiano, and 25% Malvasia Bianca
Fermentation container:
Caratelli
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Caratelli
Size of aging container:
150 L
Type of oak:
French
Age of Aging Container:
New
Length of bottle aging:
6 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
8 g/L
Alcohol:
9.7 %
Dry extract:
360 g/L
Residual sugar:
295 g/L