{"product_id":"il-palagio-chianti-riserva-la-regista-2020","title":"Il Palagio Chianti Riserva La Regista 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa Regista by Il Palagio is a Chianti Riserva that expresses the purest character of the \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety. Its bouquet is broad and complex, skilfully intertwining notes of wild berries and ripe cherry with balsamic hints, red flowers, and touches of liquorice and sweet tobacco. To the eye, it presents a bright \u003cstrong\u003eruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e colour with elegant garnet highlights. On the palate, it is enveloping, warm and smooth, supported by a natural \u003cstrong\u003efreshness of taste\u003c\/strong\u003e and a well-balanced acidity that makes each sip deep and velvety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Chianti Riserva is born among the rolling hills of Figline Valdarno, in the province of Florence. The \u003cstrong\u003ehillside vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e surround a historic sixteenth-century residence, the beating heart of the organic farm \u003cstrong\u003eIl Palagio\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines are cultivated following the principles of sustainability and respect for soil biodiversity. The unique Tuscan microclimate ensures the grapes have a well-defined aromatic expression, giving the wine an unmistakable territorial identity and a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process involves a \u003cstrong\u003etwelve-day maceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for extracting colour and a rich polyphenolic texture. This is followed by fourteen months of ageing in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ideal period to smooth out any roughness and perfectly integrate the spicy and toasted aromas. To fully appreciate its sensory profile, it is recommended to decant for about an hour and serve between 16 and 18°C. It is the perfect companion for succulent red meats, \u003cstrong\u003epork-based dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e and mature cheeses with a strong flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled on the picturesque hills of Figline Valdarno stands \u003cstrong\u003eTenuta Il Palagio\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic 16th-century residence that has served as the summer retreat of Sting and Trudie Styler for over twenty years. Thanks to careful restoration, the estate is now an organic farm cultivating its 65 acres of vineyards with the utmost respect for the land. From this idyllic setting comes \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Riserva La Regista 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eDOCG-designated\u003c\/strong\u003e wine produced in 120,000 bottles, which since 2007 has embodied the authentic charm and rural revival of the Tuscan countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tenuta Il Palagio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46047737020587,"sku":"59701","price":31.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/il-palagio-chianti-riserva-la-regista-2020_59701_1_23a3930e-2aef-451f-899b-e969c301f5af.webp?v=1773800959","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/il-palagio-chianti-riserva-la-regista-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}