{"product_id":"castello-di-farnetella-lucilla-2019","title":"Castello di Farnetella Lucilla 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucilla from Castello di Farnetella is a Tuscan red born from a \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Characterised by an intense ruby colour, it offers a fruity bouquet on the nose with notes of ripe cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry and \u003cstrong\u003ehints of fresh spices\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is full and bold, well supported by enveloping tannins and a clear savouriness. Its remarkable persistence makes it perfect for enhancing mature cheeses and flavourful meats, proving to be the ideal pairing with a \u003cstrong\u003etasty wild boar ragù\u003c\/strong\u003e or a slow-cooked stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from Podere Lucilla in Farnetella, in the Sinalunga area of Siena. At an altitude of three hundred and fifty metres, the vineyards grow on \u003cstrong\u003esandy and silty soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguished by a calcareous matrix and a modest presence of clay, which give the grapes a pronounced typicity. This geological profile translates in the glass into an excellent \u003cstrong\u003ebalance between savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e and freshness, ensuring the wine has a pleasant structure and a \u003cstrong\u003esolid tannic backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of evolving positively over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in October with the \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting of the bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e and a gentle pressing. Fermentation at a controlled temperature involves daily pump-overs and a maceration on the skins of about two weeks, necessary to extract colour and structure without overpowering the primary aromas. The wine then matures in \u003cstrong\u003emedium and large oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e to acquire greater harmony. This is followed by a careful \u003cstrong\u003erefinement in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, an essential step to perfectly integrate every component before tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in the picturesque Podere Lucilla in Sinalunga, \u003cstrong\u003eLucilla Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the excellence of Castello di Farnetella, a historic estate active since 1981. The grapes, hand-picked at an altitude of 350 metres on sandy, silty and calcareous soils, are expertly crafted by renowned oenologist Franco Bernabei. The utmost care dedicated to this limited \u003cstrong\u003eproduction of 20,000 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e has allowed the 2019 vintage to stand out on the world stage, earning prestigious accolades including an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e92 points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castello di Farnetella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44506801143979,"sku":"38484","price":9.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/castello-di-farnetella-lucilla-2019_38484_1.jpg?v=1773691972","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/castello-di-farnetella-lucilla-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}