How should Vin Santo wine be served?

What temperature should Vin Santo be served at?

Lightly cool, not ice cold and not warm. Producers differ: many say about 10 to 15 degrees C (50 to 59 degrees F), a few suggest room temperature up to about 18 degrees C (64 degrees F). A good rule is 10 to 16 degrees C. About an hour in the fridge, then 10 minutes at room temperature, gets close.

How do you serve Vin Santo?

• Glass: a small wine or dessert glass.
• Amount: small pours, about 2 to 3 oz (our suggestion).
• When: at the end of a meal, or as a snack wine.
• Decanting: not needed for a young bottle.

How do you eat cantucci with Vin Santo?

Dip a cantuccio (almond biscuit) briefly into the wine, then eat it. One guide suggests only a few seconds so the biscuit does not fall apart. Other good partners: hard cheeses, nuts, dried fruit, fruit tarts and simple cakes.

What is Vin Santo?

An Italian wine, mostly from Tuscany, made from white grapes such as Trebbiano and Malvasia. The grapes are dried on straw mats or racks after harvest, which concentrates the sugar, and the wine is aged in small oak barrels, often for years. Many are aged around three years or more, depending on the producer and rules. It is not always sweet: styles range from dry to very sweet. Strength varies by producer. Check the label for sweetness and ABV before you plan the serving.

Is Vin Santo sweet or dry?

Either. The label may say secco (dry), amabile (semi-sweet) or dolce (sweet). The sweet kind is the one usually dipped with biscuits; a dry one works as an aperitif with salty snacks.

How long does opened Vin Santo last?

There is no official number. Reseal it, store it cool and judge by smell and taste; sweet, high-alcohol wine tends to keep better than light table wine. Our practical advice is to finish an opened bottle within a few weeks.

Where should you store the bottle?

Cool, dark and steady, away from heat and sunlight.