{"product_id":"san-felice-chianti-classico-riserva-il-grigio-2022","title":"San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva Il Grigio 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSan Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Tuscan red wine made from Sangiovese grapes. It embodies the authentic style of Chianti Classico, with a full-bodied and austere profile, balanced by a \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and soft tannins. The bouquet is intense and persistent, with notes of violet, redcurrant, blackberry and tobacco. On the palate, it reveals black cherry, wild berries and spices, with an aromatic texture derived from the wood. The sip culminates in a \u003cstrong\u003elong and savoury finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for grilled meats, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the province of Siena, one of the most renowned areas of Chianti Classico. The \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e vines grow between 300 and 400 metres above sea level, benefiting from excellent exposure. The \u003cstrong\u003elimestone subsoil\u003c\/strong\u003e, with white marl, clay and sandstone sands from the Macigno del Chianti, provides a loamy-clay matrix ideal for imparting structure and freshness. San Felice follows strict criteria, limiting yields and selecting only the finest grapes for this label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting takes place between September and October. Vinification involves \u003cstrong\u003ealcoholic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel tanks and a maceration of about twenty days to extract colour and substance. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for a long period in large \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a small portion is aged in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e to integrate spicy notes. A final ageing of six months perfects the taste balance before release to the market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrigio di San Felice boasts a history of international prestige and is born from a rigorous selection that allocates only \u003cstrong\u003e20% of the finest Sangiovese grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e to this label. Produced in full compliance with the strict regulations of \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico DOCG Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine comes from Sienese vineyards with yields limited to just 3 kg per vine. Thanks to its excellence, this distinguished red has collected illustrious \u003cstrong\u003einternational awards\u003c\/strong\u003e for years, bringing the highest expression of the Tuscan terroir to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"San Felice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45764696113323,"sku":"58818","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/san-felice-chianti-classico-riserva-il-grigio-2022_58818_1_5e79f7c8-2fcd-437b-a741-40948f14ff19.webp?v=1773787719","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/san-felice-chianti-classico-riserva-il-grigio-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}