{"product_id":"stomennano-chianti-classico-riserva-2021","title":"Stomennano Chianti Classico Riserva 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStomennano Chianti Classico Riserva is a still red wine made from a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and Colorino grapes. It appears a deep ruby red in colour, enhanced by violet hues. On the nose, it reveals a fruity and fragrant bouquet, characterised by a long aromatic persistence. On the palate, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, excellent freshness and soft tannins, finishing with an elegant finale and an enveloping aftertaste. This \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs ideally with flavourful first courses, platters of cured meats and mature cheeses, and finds its perfect match with \u003cstrong\u003eChianina beef\u003c\/strong\u003e and game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are located in \u003cstrong\u003eMonteriggioni\u003c\/strong\u003e, at around two hundred and fifty metres above sea level, cultivated using the spur-pruned cordon method with a density of five thousand vines per hectare. The terroir is distinguished by a \u003cstrong\u003eloose, rocky soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, shallow, resting on a subsoil rich in grey clay and tuffaceous rock. This particular \u003cstrong\u003egeological composition\u003c\/strong\u003e balances the development of the vines and gives the wine marked freshness, helping to define a well-structured and mature tannic texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in the second half of September. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with a long maceration on the skins to encourage optimal extraction. The process continues with a maturation period in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting about a year, during which malolactic fermentation also takes place, followed by a further twelve months of ageing. Decanting for about an hour is recommended to fully enhance a wine with an \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e of up to ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Monteriggioni, the Stomennano \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021 embodies Tuscan tradition. The Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino grapes are hand-picked in the second half of September on soils rich in grey clay and tuffaceous rock, then enhanced by the skilled hand of oenologist Lorenzo Landi. Careful vinification and \u003cstrong\u003etwelve months of ageing in barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e are followed by a further year of bottle maturation. The result is an elegant and complex \u003cstrong\u003estill red\u003c\/strong\u003e wine, capable of delivering a pleasantly enveloping finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stomennano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44960503005355,"sku":"55874","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/stomennano-chianti-classico-riserva-2021_55874_1_f65b2e70-80f0-4524-9724-7879f4cbb74e.webp?v=1773761427","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/stomennano-chianti-classico-riserva-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}