{"product_id":"castello-albola-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-santa-caterina-2020","title":"Castello Albola Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Santa Caterina 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChianti Classico Gran Selezione Santa Caterina from Castello di Albola is a refined Tuscan red wine made from Sangiovese grapes. This interpretation of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, fermented in steel and aged in oak, reveals aromas of ripe red fruit, violets, spices and tobacco. On the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003erich and structured\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that define its elegance. The persistent finish confirms its distinct potential for \u003cstrong\u003elong ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the \u003cstrong\u003eSanta Caterina vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in Radda in Chianti with a southern exposure at an altitude of approximately five hundred and fifty metres. The vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003estony and well-draining soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in galestro and calcareous-clay marl. This specific geological composition, combined with a breezy climate and excellent temperature fluctuations, promotes \u003cstrong\u003eregular ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e and gives the wine a strong territorial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest allows for the selection of the best clusters in the first ten days of October. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with prolonged \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure optimal aromatic extraction. After malolactic fermentation, maturation continues for approximately fourteen months, divided between French barriques and large \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Subsequent \u003cstrong\u003eageing in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e perfects its overall balance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first vintage of this wine dates back to 2015. The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Santa Caterina takes its name from the single vineyard of the same name, measuring just over five hectares, in Radda in Chianti. This artisanal excellence boasts a limited production of only 10,000 bottles per year. The wine has also received prestigious international accolades, including 94 points from James Suckling, 92 points from Decanter, and 90 points from Wine Spectator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castello di Albola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47225857409195,"sku":"61892","price":258.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/castello-albola-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-santa-caterina-2020_61892_1_30bb585a-8513-47ba-9e14-93f2a412fd15.webp?v=1782223781","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-hk\/products\/castello-albola-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-santa-caterina-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}