{"product_id":"felsina-chianti-classico-berardenga-2023","title":"Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStyle of wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Berardenga\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eFelsina\u003c\/strong\u003e is a still red wine that embodies the authentic character of pure Sangiovese. This wine, belonging to the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation, is distinguished by its intense and vibrant ruby-red colour. On the palate, it offers a balanced structure, supported by fine and well-integrated tannins, expressing a fresh and elegant profile. Notes of forest fruits harmonise with hints of spices, providing a long and persistent finish with echoes of liquorice and tobacco. A sincere and complex expression of the Tuscan winemaking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga, located in the south-eastern area of \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the border with the Sienese Hills. The vineyards extend over well-ventilated slopes, at an altitude between 320 and 420 metres with a predominantly south-west exposure. The \u003cstrong\u003esoil\u003c\/strong\u003e is characterised by remarkable complexity, featuring \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous alberese\u003c\/strong\u003e and galestro, combined with sandstone and silt near the Crete Senesi. This unique microclimate and the heterogeneous composition of the soil give the wine its distinctive earthy and spicy character, faithfully reflecting the peculiarities of its landscape of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a harvest differentiated by altitude, carried out in the first weeks of October. After crushing and destemming, \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place at a controlled temperature between 28 and 30 °C, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e for 12-15 days, managed with punching down and pumping over. Subsequently, the wine matures for 12 months predominantly in large \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a small portion in second and third-use barriques. The process concludes with a final refinement in the bottle for at least 3 months, ensuring the optimal expression of the fruit's elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1966, the Felsina winery has been championing \u003cstrong\u003epure Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e since its first historic vintage in 1967. Its historic vineyards surround a charming medieval estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga. The viticultural heritage is preserved with extreme care, maintaining vineyards over forty years old. Starting from selections in the 1970s and 1980s, the company identified specific \u003cstrong\u003emother plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, using them for new grafts between the 1990s and the 2000s. This excellent dedication to winemaking tradition is celebrated by the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003e93 Wine Spectator points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Felsina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47967389548715,"sku":"62719","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/felsina-chianti-classico-berardenga-2023_62719_1_cfad3fbe-dafc-423f-8b5c-c78dfb67f701.webp?v=1790964931","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/felsina-chianti-classico-berardenga-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}