{"product_id":"vallepicciola-chianti-classico-2023","title":"Vallepicciola Chianti Classico 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVallepicciola\u003c\/strong\u003e Chianti Classico is a still red Tuscan wine that clearly expresses the character of \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a bright ruby red colour, it reveals a fresh profile and a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, intense \u003cstrong\u003enotes of ripe cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge, inviting a satisfying tasting experience. The palate is distinguished by the elegance of its \u003cstrong\u003esoft, velvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a long finish and pleasant persistence. It is the ideal choice to accompany pork roasts, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown on the hills of Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e, within the picturesque \u003cstrong\u003eVallepicciola\u003c\/strong\u003e estate. The vineyards stretch between 380 and 440 metres above sea level, cultivated using \u003cstrong\u003espurred cordon and Guyot\u003c\/strong\u003e systems. The soil is characterised by a complex matrix of \u003cstrong\u003elimestone and clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by the presence of marl, galestro and alberese. These features give the wine a distinct territorial imprint, defining an expression capable of ensuring \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent flavour retention\u003c\/strong\u003e and remarkable longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest takes place between the end of September and the first days of October. In the winery, \u003cstrong\u003ealcoholic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e occurs in small stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, with maceration on the skins for about ten days. The subsequent malolactic fermentation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The process continues with ageing in \u003cstrong\u003elarge barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for about twelve months, followed by further rest in the cellar. Served at a temperature between 16 and 18°C, ideally after \u003cstrong\u003eone hour of decanting\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine fully expresses its aromatic integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from the passion of the Bolfo family, \u003cstrong\u003eVallepicciola\u003c\/strong\u003e has breathed new life into an ancient monastery in Pievasciata, Tuscany. Since 1996, the estate has cultivated its own hillside vineyards on soils rich in \u003cstrong\u003ealberese and galestro\u003c\/strong\u003e, which impart extraordinary elegance. This captivating \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e, praised by renowned international critics such as James Suckling and Vinous, expresses the authentic soul of the region, ensuring splendid development and excellent longevity in the bottle for up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vallepicciola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45389924860075,"sku":"57708","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/vallepicciola-chianti-classico-2023_57708_1_7edaf9da-6516-4b62-b741-d38795014bec.webp?v=1773775616","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/vallepicciola-chianti-classico-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}