Country: Italy / Vin Santo Castello di Brolio
Variety: Malvasia Tuscany
Winery: Barone Ricasoli / Chianti
This is a gorgeous Vin Santo with richly caramelized flavors and extraordinary smoothness, opulence and persistency. Its modern and round—there are no sharp points here—and absent are those resin or tar-like flavors you sometimes find. Instead this is an absolutely pure expression of caramel delight.