{"product_id":"frescobaldi-giramonte-2023","title":"Frescobaldi Giramonte 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarchesi Frescobaldi's Giramonte is a still red wine from Tuscany that expresses the authentic essence of its terroir. The result of a refined \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Merlot and Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is distinguished by an intense and impenetrable ruby-red colour. On the palate, it reveals a full structure, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003esilky and enveloping tannic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. The aromatic profile is complex, led by notes of black cherry and blackberry that intertwine with toasted hints of hazelnut, coffee and cocoa. \u003cstrong\u003eAgeing\u003c\/strong\u003e enriches the bouquet with spicy nuances of cloves, offering a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Tenuta di Castiglioni, located in the municipality of Montespertoli. The vineyards enjoy excellent south-west exposure and are situated at an altitude of approximately two hundred metres. The vines are trained using the spurred cordon system on \u003cstrong\u003esandy and clay-silt soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pedological composition ideal for obtaining grapes of great concentration and structure. The \u003cstrong\u003etemperate climate\u003c\/strong\u003e of the area, characterised by hot summers mitigated by well-distributed rainfall, promotes optimal ripening. The \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e allows only the healthiest and most balanced bunches to be selected, ready for processing in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking process begins with separate skin maceration for the Merlot and Sangiovese, aimed at precisely extracting the colour and polyphenolic components. \u003cstrong\u003eSpontaneous alcoholic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with gentle pump-overs to preserve the aromatic integrity of the must. Malolactic fermentation occurs directly in wood. Ageing continues for fourteen months in \u003cstrong\u003enew French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the wine acquires breadth and complexity, before concluding with the necessary \u003cstrong\u003eresting in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e to refine its final character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1999 at the historic Castiglioni Estate in Montespertoli, \u003cstrong\u003eGiramonte 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is the rarest and most exclusive Cru of the Marchesi Frescobaldi family. This elegant Toscana IGT originates from sandy-clay soils at 200 metres above sea level, where a rigorous selection of Merlot and Sangiovese grapes ensures absolute excellence. Careful ageing in \u003cstrong\u003enew French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e shapes its vigorous and silky character, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e97 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a harmonious experience of extraordinary persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marchesi Frescobaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47210560258219,"sku":"61836","price":122.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/frescobaldi-giramonte-2023_61836_1_bba0c1fd-05af-4958-a9a6-a4c569cb2979.webp?v=1781194208","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/frescobaldi-giramonte-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}