Vin Santo is a style of Italian dessert wine. Traditional in Tuscany, these wines are often made from white grape varieties such as Trebbiano and Malvasia, although Sangiovese may be used to produce a
A glass of Vin Santo with its characteristic amber colour and cantuccini
The most probable origin of the name Vin Santo was from the wine's use and association with the sacrament of the Eucharist.
Barrels used for the ageing of Vin Santo are often marked with the Christian cross.
Vin Santo is traditionally paired with biscotti (cantuccini) for dipping into the wine.
Dessert wines, sometimes called pudding wines in the United Kingdom, are sweet wines typically served with dessert.
Vin Santo
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