{"product_id":"cotarella-falesco-syrah-tellus-2023","title":"Cotarella Falesco Syrah Tellus 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTellus Syrah by Falesco is a still red wine that embodies the winemaking identity of Lazio. Produced exclusively from Syrah grapes, it stands out for its balanced and elegant sensory profile, combining freshness with a pleasant, enveloping sensation. On the nose, it reveals a bouquet of fresh fruit and cherry, enriched by \u003cstrong\u003espicy notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and delicate hints of vanilla imparted by ageing in barrels. On the palate, it is silky, characterised by \u003cstrong\u003esoft tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a persistent finish with a typical \u003cstrong\u003ecitrusy aftertaste\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vines grow in the Montefiascone area, in the province of Viterbo, on \u003cstrong\u003emedium-textured sandy soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soil composition is essential for preserving the fragrance of the grapes and providing a defined tannic structure. The rows, trained using the \u003cstrong\u003espurred cordon\u003c\/strong\u003e method, are carefully managed to monitor the development of each plant. This agronomic approach ensures a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes, enhancing the character of the variety in its connection to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting takes place in the first half of September, with a careful selection of the fruit. In the winery, the process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003ecold pre-maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e on the skins, useful for extracting the freshness and primary aromas of the grape. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Afterwards, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures for five months in \u003cstrong\u003esecond-use barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a maturation phase that gives the sip smoothness and remarkable \u003cstrong\u003egustatory persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1979 with the aim of enhancing the grape varieties of Upper Lazio, the \u003cstrong\u003eCotarella family\u003c\/strong\u003e company launched \u003cstrong\u003eTellus Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e in Montefiascone in 2008. This wine combines art and solidarity: its special label was created through a noble collaboration with the Bambino Gesù Paediatric Hospital and was designed by young artists. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e96 points by Luca Maroni\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tellus showcases the expertise of Riccardo Cotarella and Pier Paolo Chiasso, celebrating the local historical roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Famiglia Cotarella (Falesco)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45980327149739,"sku":"59465","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/cotarella-falesco-syrah-tellus-2023_59465_1_894d62af-ebcc-4dc9-94c6-68197bc23332.webp?v=1773799663","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/cotarella-falesco-syrah-tellus-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}