{"product_id":"fontodi-pinot-nero-case-via-2020","title":"Fontodi Pinot Nero Case Via 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFontodi Case Via Pinot Nero is a still organic red wine from the \u003cstrong\u003eHills of Central Tuscany\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced by \u003cstrong\u003eFontodi\u003c\/strong\u003e exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it displays a layered and captivating sensory profile. On the nose, notes of plum, redcurrant and wild strawberries emerge, intertwined with \u003cstrong\u003earomatic herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, rose petals, oriental spices and mentholated tobacco. The palate is fleshy and enveloping, supported by \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a vibrant savouriness that gives energy to the mouth. This wine perfectly balances red fruit and earthy nuances, finishing with a \u003cstrong\u003elong persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red is born in Tuscany, in the renowned area of Panzano in Chianti, at the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eHills of Central Tuscany\u003c\/strong\u003e. The limited production comes from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e of vineyard facing west and trained using the Guyot method. \u003cstrong\u003eFontodi\u003c\/strong\u003e tends the land following strict \u003cstrong\u003eorganic methods\u003c\/strong\u003e, excluding the use of synthetic chemicals. Soil fertility is maintained thanks to natural compost obtained from pruning residues and manure from Chianina cattle raised directly on the farm. In this sunny terroir, the vines find ideal conditions to develop an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic expressive profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of enhancing the freshness and aromatic complexity of the grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-picked with meticulous selection of the bunches. Vinification begins with a \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e carried out by indigenous yeasts in truncated conical Allier vats. Maceration lasts about two weeks and is accompanied by constant manual punch-downs to encourage aromatic and polyphenolic extraction. After gentle pressing, twelve months of ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eTronçais barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e adds breadth of flavour to the wine, while preserving its lively acidity. This process gives an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the fruit harmonises perfectly with the fine tannic texture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historic \u003cstrong\u003eFontodi\u003c\/strong\u003e estate, founded in 1968 in Panzano, produces this rare \u003cstrong\u003eorganic Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e from a single hectare in Chianti Classico. After a meticulous manual selection, the grapes ferment spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in truncated conical Allier vats for two weeks. The prized 2020 vintage is then aged for 12 months in \u003cstrong\u003eTronçais barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, achieving an elegance that has been awarded 93 points by Vinous and 89 by Robert Parker and Wine Spectator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fontodi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44513039089835,"sku":"48473","price":492.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/fontodi-pinot-nero-case-via-2020_48473_1_84939720-0d88-4364-afd6-e0f7eca5d878.webp?v=1773721219","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-hk\/products\/fontodi-pinot-nero-case-via-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}