{"product_id":"castello-di-ama-lapparita-2021","title":"Castello di Ama l'Apparita 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eL’Apparita is a still red wine made exclusively from Merlot grapes, produced by Castello di Ama in the heart of Chianti Classico, Tuscany. It stands out for its aromatic profile dominated by notes of red berries and blackberry, followed by fragrant hints of vanilla, black pepper and juniper. A pleasant \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic note\u003c\/strong\u003e enriches the bouquet, adding depth. On the palate, it is enveloping, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003esilky and powerful tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pronounced freshness accompanies a balanced sip, culminating in an \u003cstrong\u003einterminable persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e that enhances the elegance of this structured wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Gaiole in Chianti, within the Castello di Ama estate. The grapes come from the \u003cstrong\u003eL’Apparita cru\u003c\/strong\u003e, located at the top of the Bellavista vineyard at four hundred and ninety metres above sea level. The vines are rooted in \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e that provide excellent freshness and a clear tannic definition. Recognised as the first pure Merlot of the region, it represents an authentic expression of the territory. The \u003cstrong\u003elimited production\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights the vocation of these plots and a rigorous, sustainable agricultural approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with fermentation activated by \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e in temperature-controlled steel tanks. During this phase, manual pump-overs are carried out and a twenty-five day maceration extracts the aromatic components. The wine is then transferred to \u003cstrong\u003efine-grained oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, half new and half second passage, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation. The eighteen-month ageing develops a bright, \u003cstrong\u003eimpenetrable purple\u003c\/strong\u003e colour with violet highlights. The prolonged rest finally gives a broad and extremely harmonious palate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Castello di Ama in Gaiole in Chianti, L’Apparita is the first \u003cstrong\u003esingle-variety Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e made in Tuscany. Since the historic 1985 vintage, this iconic wine has been created at the top of the Bellavista vineyard, at an altitude of 490 metres. The vines, trained in an open lyre system on clay-limestone soils, give the grape variety an inimitable expressiveness. With a \u003cstrong\u003elimited production\u003c\/strong\u003e of 11,400 bottles, this precious organic gem matures for 18 months in barriques. A true \u003cstrong\u003esymbol of world oenology\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of offering silky tannins, balsamic notes and endless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castello di Ama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507352563883,"sku":"52881","price":227.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/castello-di-ama-l-apparita-2021_52881_1_e8a98d78-baa3-46ba-9c0d-ad2e78054388.webp?v=1773739147","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/castello-di-ama-lapparita-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}