{"product_id":"san-felice-pugnitello-2021","title":"San Felice Pugnitello 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSan Felice Pugnitello is a red wine that elegantly interprets the \u003cstrong\u003ePugnitello\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety. The result of years of academic research aimed at recovering ancient local varieties, this Tuscan red offers the palate a pronounced smoothness. Its significant structure is combined with a deep aromatic profile, dominated by notes of wild berry jam, cinnamon, cloves and tobacco. A fleshy sip, enriched by intense \u003cstrong\u003esavoury returns\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal to accompany flavourful first courses, roast meats, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is produced in Castelnuovo Berardenga thanks to the meticulous work of \u003cstrong\u003eSan Felice\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards are managed with a focus on sustainability and are individually tended, taking into account the different slopes of the land. The \u003cstrong\u003emedium-textured soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in stones, are mainly composed of calcareous-marl clays formed from the disintegration of \u003cstrong\u003eAlberese and Galestro\u003c\/strong\u003e rocks. This specific geological base nourishes the roots deeply and imparts a distinct savoury character to the wine, outlining a remarkable potential for ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested during the first week of October, then fermented on the skins in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e tanks for about twenty to twenty-five days. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is aged in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for a period ranging from eighteen to twenty months, an essential stage that consolidates its structure and integrates the aromatic range. The final rest takes place in the bottle for a further eight months, definitively setting the \u003cstrong\u003evelvety texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and elegance of the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Felice Pugnitello 2021 is the remarkable result of twenty years of research aimed at saving ancient Tuscan varieties from extinction. Rediscovered in experimental vineyards in collaboration with the Universities of Florence and Pisa, this exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eToscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e produced as a single varietal combines history and prestige. Careful ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e imparts a velvety and full-bodied sip, enriched by intense aromas of wild berries, cinnamon and tobacco. An enveloping red, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e93 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for enhancing any table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"San Felice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44821673312427,"sku":"54653","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/san-felice-pugnitello-2021_54653_1_a7cec39e-d39b-482f-9419-75fb290d003d.webp?v=1773747283","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/san-felice-pugnitello-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}