{"title":"Antica Napa Valley (Antinori)","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"antica-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon-2019","title":"Antica Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntica Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a still red wine that precisely expresses the eponymous grape variety. In the glass, it reveals an intense violet colour, unveiling a bouquet characterised by \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, red and blackcurrant, and hints of chocolate. On the palate, it offers a savoury and complex profile, supported by \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that add depth to the drink. The long and persistent finish makes it ideal for pairing with game, pork, and \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the Atlas Peak district, on the slopes of the Vaca Mountains, within the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eNapa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Antica estate vineyards are situated on a plateau at around five hundred and fifty metres above sea level. Here, the vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic and clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, marked by basalt outcrops. This particular geological matrix is reflected in the glass, ensuring an \u003cstrong\u003eintense aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e and a rigorous polyphenolic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest begins at the end of September; each individual plot is vinified separately to respect its characteristics. The process starts with a \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting ten to fourteen days in vats. After racking, the wine is transferred to \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it completes malolactic fermentation. The process concludes with a slow \u003cstrong\u003esixteen-month maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e in the same barrels, which ensures remarkable structural harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1993, the Antica estate combines the \u003cstrong\u003eTuscan tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Antinori family with Californian winemaking excellence. On the slopes of the Vaca Mountains, in the Atlas Peak district, this prestigious limited-production \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is born at an altitude of 550 metres. The 2019 vintage, overseen by oenologists Melissa Apter and Renzo Cotarella, has won over international critics, receiving \u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e such as 94 points from James Suckling. A superb red, celebrated for its extraordinary expressiveness and profound complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antica Napa Valley (Antinori)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44509607723179,"sku":"44760","price":74.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/antica-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon-2019_44760_1_fc4caf29-ef0b-4f32-899d-31bc8dcb0fe9.webp?v=1773710195"}],"url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/collections\/antica-napa-valley-antinori.oembed","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}