{"product_id":"leonardo-da-vinci-villa-da-vinci-santo-ippolito-2024","title":"Leonardo da Vinci Villa da Vinci Santo Ippolito 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilla da Vinci Santo Ippolito is a red wine from Tuscany created from a \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e. Characterised by an intense red colour with violet hues, it releases \u003cstrong\u003espicy aromas and balsamic notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by hints of blackberry jam. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied yet smooth structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a balanced and enveloping flavour development. If left to decant for an hour and served at a temperature of 14–16 °C, it is the ideal pairing for cured meats, mature cheeses, game, roasts and the typical peposo, ensuring excellent cellaring potential for up to a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the vineyards of Villa da Vinci, located in the Florentine area. The vines grow at an altitude between thirty and forty metres, with a predominantly southern exposure. The terroir is distinguished by \u003cstrong\u003ePliocene alluvial deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e, with geologically unique soils that are \u003cstrong\u003every rich in shells\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cantine Leonardo da Vinci has safeguarded this precious agricultural heritage since 1961, managing \u003cstrong\u003e750 hectares of vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e daily to express in the glass the authentic character of one of Italy’s most renowned winegrowing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest is carried out respecting the physiological ripening of the grapes, picking the Merlot and Syrah at the beginning of September and the Sangiovese at the start of October. The vines are cultivated using the \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot and spur cordon systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vinification involves \u003cstrong\u003eseparate fermentation for each grape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e at temperatures between 28 and 30 °C, with twelve days of maceration on the skins, constant pumping over, délestage and a light bleeding. The process is completed with ageing for twelve to eighteen months in \u003cstrong\u003emainly new oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are essential for defining the wine’s elegant aromatic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVilla da Vinci Santo Ippolito\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from the renowned vineyards of Vinci, where the Leonardo da Vinci Wineries have been enhancing Tuscan winemaking excellence since 1961. This refined Toscana IGT has its roots in \u003cstrong\u003esoils rich in shells\u003c\/strong\u003e dating back to the Pliocene, benefiting from excellent southern exposure and the expert care of oenologist Riccardo Pucci. The 2023 vintage celebrates this prestigious territorial heritage with outstanding quality, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e90 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cantine Leonardo da Vinci","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48272603611307,"sku":"62960","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/leonardo-da-vinci-villa-da-vinci-santo-ippolito-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}