{"product_id":"castelgiocondo-lamaione-2022","title":"Castelgiocondo Lamaione 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastelgiocondo Lamaione by Frescobaldi is a full-bodied red wine, made from the finest \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. In the glass, it reveals intense aromas of ripe dark fruit, enriched by hints of cocoa, coffee, and \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it offers an enveloping sip, where a \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e blends with a lively freshness. The balance between power and finesse accompanies an extraordinary persistence, confirming the elegance of this famous Tuscan Indicazione Geografica Tipica red, fermented in steel and matured in oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red is born in Montalcino at the Castelgiocondo Estate, a historic 14th-century residence. The rows grow on peculiar \u003cstrong\u003emarine clays\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in minerals, unusual soils in which the vines were planted in the 1970s. Located at an altitude of three hundred metres with \u003cstrong\u003esouth-west exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vineyards enjoy an ideal temperate climate. This microclimate ensures a \u003cstrong\u003eharmonious ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes, giving the wine an unmistakable depth of flavour and a distinct territorial definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e and careful grape selection, vinification continues in temperature-controlled steel tanks. A long \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e of four weeks allows for optimal extraction of colour and primary aromas. The wine then matures for twenty-one months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, mostly new, enriching its aromatic profile. A final refinement in the cellar defines the balance of this red with brilliant purple hues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Castelgiocondo Estate of the Frescobaldi family, an ancient village dating back to 1300 in Montalcino, was the birthplace of a bold gamble: planting Merlot cuttings on unusual \u003cstrong\u003emarine clays\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 1970s. From this visionary intuition, Lamaione was born in 1991, a proud “lone knight” of the region. An emblem of \u003cstrong\u003egreat longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies a centuries-old oenological heritage, bolstered by illustrious awards, including the '5 Bunches' from Bibenda, and excellent scores from international critics, which confirm its enduring prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castelgiocondo - Frescobaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531520983211,"sku":"62329","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/castelgiocondo-lamaione-2022_62329_1_94ddfb8f-f0ef-4e60-a8c8-f8caaa62d666.webp?v=1787875767","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/castelgiocondo-lamaione-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}