{"product_id":"felsina-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-rancia-2021","title":"Felsina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Rancia 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva is a Tuscan red wine that precisely expresses the character of the Sangiovese grape variety. Produced in the Chianti Classico region, this riserva version offers a \u003cstrong\u003esolid and balanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by dense and smooth tannins. The aromatic profile opens with an \u003cstrong\u003eintense and spicy bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e, defined by clear hints of cherry, blackberry and plum, which intertwine with floral notes, dried herbs, leather and tobacco. On the palate, it is savoury and concentrated, offering a \u003cstrong\u003elong and taut finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that reflects the elegant minerality of its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes originate from the historic Rancia vineyard, located in Castelnuovo Berardenga in the heart of Tuscany. The rows extend across south-west facing slopes at an altitude of between 350 and 420 metres, benefiting from a climate marked by \u003cstrong\u003esignificant temperature swings\u003c\/strong\u003e between day and night. The soils feature a \u003cstrong\u003elimestone matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e composed mainly of alberese and galestro, enriched with quartz sandstones and alluvial pebbles. This specific composition gives the wine a deep \u003cstrong\u003eearthy complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing the gustatory tension and the sharp mineral imprint of the Sangiovese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a meticulous manual harvest, followed by the destemming of the grapes. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e that lasts for approximately twenty days. During this phase, daily punching down and pumping over ensure optimal aromatic extraction. Subsequently, the wine ages in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for a period of eighteen to twenty months, acquiring further depth. The cycle concludes with \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e before being released onto the market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1983 from vineyards situated in the highest part of Poggio a Rancia, this \u003cstrong\u003epure Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from an ancient Benedictine estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga. The Poggiali family, the heart and soul of the Fèlsina estate, has enhanced this unique terroir through rigorous massal selections aimed at preserving its authenticity. Today, this excellent \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Gran Selezione\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses a fascinating ageing potential, celebrated internationally with prestigious scores of 95\/100 awarded by \u003cstrong\u003eVinous and Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Felsina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430590496939,"sku":"62269","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/felsina-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-rancia-2021_62269_1_cf8e6df1-d95a-42fe-94b4-3d0598639dba.webp?v=1788283494","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/felsina-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-rancia-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}