{"title":"Vallone","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vallone-graticciaia-2020","title":"Vallone Graticciaia 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraticciaia is a still red wine with a Typical Geographical Indication produced by Vallone, a pure expression of the Negroamaro grape variety grown in Salento. It is distinguished by the particular \u003cstrong\u003enatural drying\u003c\/strong\u003e technique on traditional mats, which allows for the concentration of flavours and aromas. Visually, it presents a dark ruby red colour with elegant garnet nuances and a complex aromatic profile, with \u003cstrong\u003enotes of dried fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, liquorice, tobacco and vanilla. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003estructured, warm and elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e texture, ensuring a balanced and deep sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the historic Caragnuli vineyard of the Iore Estate, located in the Salice Salentino area. These are \u003cstrong\u003eold head-trained vines\u003c\/strong\u003e with an average age of about eighty years, rooted in clay-limestone soils that give the wine an intense profile. The mild and sunny climate, constantly mitigated by the \u003cstrong\u003esea breeze\u003c\/strong\u003e, favours optimal phenolic ripening of the bunches and creates the ideal conditions for the subsequent \u003cstrong\u003earomatic concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvested manually in September, the Negroamaro grapes are left to rest for up to a month on wicker and reed mats, the typical \u003cstrong\u003edrying racks\u003c\/strong\u003e (graticci). In late autumn, vinification begins with a \u003cstrong\u003eslow fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature to preserve the purity of the musts. The wine matures in steel for about two years, then completes its ageing for a further year in \u003cstrong\u003esmall oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e from Allier and Nevers. This meticulous production process confers extraordinary longevity, allowing the wine to evolve magnificently over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1986 from the vision of Severino Garofano, \u003cstrong\u003eGraticciaia\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flagship wine of the Vallone winery, a pioneer since 1935 in the promotion of Apulian winemaking excellence. Produced exclusively in the best vintages with Negroamaro grapes from the historic Caragnuli vineyard, this iconic \u003cstrong\u003eSalento IGP\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from the traditional reed and wicker mats used for the meticulous \u003cstrong\u003enatural drying process\u003c\/strong\u003e. Highly acclaimed by critics, the wine embodies the vision of a family dedicated to enhancing the authentic identity of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vallone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47246057668779,"sku":"61950","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/vallone-graticciaia-2020_61950_1_53e041cf-04f7-4bd9-b67e-8755206660d3.webp?v=1782393904"}],"url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/collections\/vallone.oembed","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}