Montecucco Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice DOC Scosciamonaca 2011 Collemassari

Scosciamonaca di Collemassari is a true treasure of the Montecucco denomination, a vin santo that embodies the ancient Tuscan tradition of Occhio di Pernice.

The Sangiovese and Aleatico grapes, selected during the harvest phase, are left to dry naturally in a cool, dry place for about 3 months, until the desired sugar concentration is reached. This is followed by delicate pressing and long fermentation in wooden barrels with the addition of the "mother", a dense residue of wine from previous years which maintains the character and personality of the Occhio di Pernice over the years. Aging lasts for several years in small sealed barrels, reopened only at the end of the refinement period.

Amber in color with a reddish edge that turns brown as time passes, it offers the nose a floral bouquet accompanied by notes of cocoa, cedar and candied red fruit. In the mouth it follows the olfactory perceptions, revealing a structured and intense profile.

It pairs very well with chocolate desserts and spicy mountain cheeses.