{"product_id":"la-poderina-brunello-montalcino-riserva-poggio-abate-2019","title":"La Poderina Brunello Montalcino Riserva Poggio Abate 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Abate from La Poderina is a still red wine made exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese Grosso\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. This Brunello di Montalcino stands out for its intense ruby red colour and clear aromatic profile, characterised by black cherry and small red fruits. On the palate, it reveals a balanced and complex structure, enriched by \u003cstrong\u003enotes of vanilla and tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e imparted by ageing in wood. Its remarkable intensity makes it ideal for pairing with mature cheeses and main courses based on \u003cstrong\u003eroast game\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Montalcino area, specifically in the \u003cstrong\u003eCastelnuovo dell’Abate\u003c\/strong\u003e region of Tuscany. The La Poderina estate manages the vineyards with meticulous training systems, aimed at keeping yields low to maximise the aromatic concentration of the grapes. The identity of this Riserva faithfully reflects the \u003cstrong\u003eterroir of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing the natural vocation of the soil and ensuring excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a careful \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with daily pump-overs and délestage. The process continues with post-fermentation maceration to optimise the extraction of polyphenols. After racking, the wine is transferred to \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for malolactic fermentation. The ageing period includes five months on the fine lees with weekly bâtonnage, concluding with \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for around nineteen months.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1988 in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, La Poderina is behind the majestic \u003cstrong\u003eBrunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e Poggio Abate 2019. Celebrated by international critics, this masterpiece boasts 95 points from James Suckling and the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eTre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e. The expertise of oenologists Cotarella and Pistucchia guides a production enhanced by precious \u003cstrong\u003eoak ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e and malolactic fermentation in wood, which bestow the wine with absolute elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Poderina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45764696309931,"sku":"58821","price":46.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/la-poderina-brunello-montalcino-riserva-poggio-abate-2019_58821_1_4d17defc-3f18-412a-8de8-5de1c427668c.webp?v=1773787737","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/la-poderina-brunello-montalcino-riserva-poggio-abate-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}