{"product_id":"poggio-scalette-chianti-classico-2023","title":"Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoggio Scalette's Chianti Classico is a Tuscan red that elegantly expresses the \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese from Lamole\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fermented and matured in concrete, this wine offers a fresh and dynamic profile on the palate. Its agile and linear structure provides a balanced sip that enhances the fruity component. Its harmony and excellent \u003cstrong\u003edrinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e make it ideal for flavourful meat dishes, pork-based recipes and \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the \u003cstrong\u003eRuffoli terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Greve in Chianti, Tuscany. The vineyards stretch across \u003cstrong\u003ehillside terraces\u003c\/strong\u003e at 450 metres above sea level, with a west-south-west exposure that ensures consistent ripening. The sandy and silty soils, rich in stones, give the wine a dry and fresh profile. Here, vines over twenty years old are trained using \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot and spurred cordon\u003c\/strong\u003e methods, reflecting the authenticity of the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in October with the harvest, followed by alcoholic fermentation and \u003cstrong\u003emalolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003elined concrete vats\u003c\/strong\u003e. This choice preserves the clarity of the aromatic profile. The wine undergoes \u003cstrong\u003e10 months of maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e in the same containers, maintaining the integrity of the fruit. After the cellar period ends in July, it rests for a further three months to achieve complete and harmonious expressive clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1991 in Ruffoli, the Poggio Scalette estate tells the story of the region through this fascinating \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e. The first vintage of the wine dates back to 2009. Under the care of oenologists Vittorio and Jurij Fiore, the estate embodies the essence of the terroir. The 2023 vintage celebrates the noble Tuscan tradition, earning international recognition such as \u003cstrong\u003e92 points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Poggio Scalette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46419906363563,"sku":"61040","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/poggio-scalette-chianti-classico-2023_61040_1_f4044318-a7b8-4271-9fd8-28a6027ad3fb.webp?v=1777288244","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-se\/products\/poggio-scalette-chianti-classico-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}