Farnito Vin Santo del Chianti is a traditional Tuscan dessert wine poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Made by Carpineto in Tuscany, Italy, it is a dried-grape, barrel-aged sweet wine and one of the most authentically Italian ways to finish a meal on our list. We pour it because Vin Santo is the soul of a Tuscan dinner’s end.

About the Winery

Carpineto was founded in 1967 by Giovanni Carlo Sacchet and Antonio Mario Zaccheo and is one of Tuscany’s well-known estates. Its “Farnito” line represents some of its most ambitious bottlings, named for a type of oak tree found near the vineyards. The Farnito Vin Santo is made only in suitable vintages and aged for many years before release.

Region & Grape

The wine comes from Tuscany and carries the Vin Santo del Chianti designation. It is made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes that are dried for months to concentrate their sugars, then slowly fermented and aged for over a decade in small barrels, part in traditional chestnut caratelli and part in oak. This long, patient process gives Vin Santo its depth.

Tasting Notes

Expect a rich amber color and a complex nose of jammy stone fruit, walnut and subtle floral notes. The palate is sweet and layered, with apricot, peach, dried fruit and a characteristic nutty, balsamic edge. The finish is long and persistent, with the warmth and concentration that long barrel aging brings.

What to Pair It With

Vin Santo is the classic Tuscan partner for dessert. It is wonderful with our Mama’s Tiramisu and Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, and it pairs beautifully with the Charcuterie Board. Browse the full dine-in menu for more.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Carpineto Farnito Vin Santo is offered as a 1.5 oz or 3 oz pour at $25 / $37.50.

FAQ

Where is Carpineto Farnito Vin Santo from?

It is made in Tuscany, Italy, by Carpineto, and carries the Vin Santo del Chianti designation.

What does Vin Santo taste like?

It is sweet and complex, with apricot, peach, dried fruit, walnut and a nutty, balsamic edge, finishing long and warming.

How is Vin Santo made?

Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes are dried for months to concentrate their sugars, then slowly fermented and aged for many years in small chestnut and oak barrels, giving Vin Santo its rich, oxidative character.

When you visit, book a table, explore the full wine list, and the dine-in menu.