{"product_id":"istine-550-merlot-2021","title":"Istine 550 Merlot 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIstine 550 Merlot is an organic red wine produced in the renowned Tuscan region. Made exclusively from Merlot grapes, it displays a vibrant ruby colour, enhanced by bright violet highlights. The bouquet reveals clear scents of undergrowth and morello cherry, accompanied by notes of bramble flower, pine resin, star anise and pink pepper. On the palate, it is rounded and broad, characterised by a pronounced gustatory tension and \u003cstrong\u003epolished tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lively freshness paves the way for a \u003cstrong\u003esavoury finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by elegant \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vines grow in the Istine vineyard, in Radda in Chianti, one of the highest areas of the region. Situated between 480 and 550 metres above sea level, they benefit from a cool northern exposure that slows the ripening of the grapes, preserving the finesse of the fruit. The soils, marked by steep slopes and surrounded by dense oak forests, are distinguished by their stony richness and the alternation of \u003cstrong\u003emarly limestones\u003c\/strong\u003e such as Alberese and Galestro. The management strictly follows the principles of \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring an authentic expression of the \u003cstrong\u003ehigh hillside terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process begins with meticulous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e to select the best bunches directly from the rows. This is followed by a long maceration on the skins for about thirty days in cement vats, where fermentation at controlled temperature also takes place. Malolactic fermentation is also carried out in cement to preserve the integrity of the must. Ageing continues in fine \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for twelve months, a crucial phase to soften the structure and give the wine a \u003cstrong\u003eclean and balanced finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1982, the Istine company produces this refined \u003cstrong\u003esingle-variety Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e under the guidance of oenologist Angela Fronti. Grown in Radda in Chianti at altitudes between 480 and 550 metres, the vines benefit from a cool northern exposure. This particular climate requires a \u003cstrong\u003edelayed harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, later than that of Sangiovese, which is essential to preserve the elegance of the grapes and avoid over-ripening. The result of strict \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine matures for twelve months in tonneaux, capturing the authentic soul of the high Tuscan hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Istine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44894591123627,"sku":"55353","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/istine-550-merlot-2021_55353_1_09971b56-a96c-427d-a13e-dbd829281800.webp?v=1773758081","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-dk\/products\/istine-550-merlot-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}