{"product_id":"villa-s-andrea-chianti-classico-riserva-2020","title":"Villa S.Andrea Chianti Classico Riserva 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chianti Classico Riserva from Villa S. Andrea is a Tuscan red of great elegance, created from a \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Sangiovese and Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the glass, it displays a ruby red colour with subtle garnet highlights. The bouquet is broad and persistent, with clear aromas of red fruits, undergrowth and sweet spices that intertwine harmoniously. On the palate, it is structured and enveloping, supported by \u003cstrong\u003edensely woven tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that are perfectly balanced. The sip unfolds into a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the ideal companion for braised meats, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red is produced in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in a hilly area historically renowned between Florence and Siena. The vines benefit from excellent southern exposure and grow at around three hundred metres above sea level. The character of the wine is strongly influenced by \u003cstrong\u003esoils rich in galestro and alberese\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the vineyard, rigorous selection and a \u003cstrong\u003elow yield per vine\u003c\/strong\u003e ensure optimal concentration and ripening of the grapes, giving this Chianti Classico a solid \u003cstrong\u003earomatic persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e and a well-defined balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with hand harvesting of fully ripe grapes into crates. After destemming, fermentation at a controlled temperature is accompanied by a \u003cstrong\u003egentle maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e, aimed at precisely extracting colour and structure. The wine then rests for eighteen months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it refines its structure and integrates the spicy notes. The process concludes with a year of bottle ageing, which imparts harmony and remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eevolutionary potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, the elegant \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Riserva DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e from Villa S. Andrea embodies the most prestigious soul of Tuscany. Made from hand-selected Sangiovese and Merlot grapes, this red wine is born on soils rich in galestro, enhanced by perfect southern exposure. The meticulous attention to detail is expressed in a lengthy \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e for eighteen months. This noble ageing, completed by a further year in the bottle, enriches the wine, giving it an enveloping structure and \u003cstrong\u003edense, balanced tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Villa S. Andrea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44679820607659,"sku":"53896","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/villa-s-andrea-chianti-classico-riserva-2020_53896_1_0fb4e67d-5a2d-44ca-8133-d9379782cfad.webp?v=1773743370","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/villa-s-andrea-chianti-classico-riserva-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}