{"product_id":"san-felice-chardonnay-in-avane-2025","title":"San Felice Chardonnay In Avane 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay In Avane from San Felice is a white wine with a Typical Geographical Indication (IGT) that clearly expresses the character of Tuscany. On the nose, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, with citrus and floral notes intertwined with hints of broom. On the palate, the Chardonnay shows a harmonious \u003cstrong\u003ebalance between freshness and savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with a pleasant smoothness resulting from fermentation and maturation in stainless steel and oak barrels. Its structure makes it ideal for pairing with light starters, fish, and white meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is born in the vineyards of San Felice in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of the Sienese countryside. The vines, grown using the \u003cstrong\u003espurred cordon\u003c\/strong\u003e system, grow on heterogeneous soils, benefiting from various microclimates that lend complexity to the bunches. Agricultural management is geared towards \u003cstrong\u003eenvironmental sustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing the local territory. The name derives from the Etruscan term Avenal, testifying to the deep bond between this ancient civilisation and the local agricultural vocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction follows the principles of \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. The manual harvest takes place in the morning to preserve the fragrance of the grapes. In the cellar, after cold maceration, fermentation and maturation follow a dual path: one part of the wine rests in steel to maintain its acidity, while the other ages in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide roundness. This results in a perfect \u003cstrong\u003eexpressive synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name In Avane originates from the ancient Etruscan term Avenal, a tribute to the historical roots of the \u003cstrong\u003eSan Felice estate\u003c\/strong\u003e in Castelnuovo Berardenga. This prestigious label embodies a vision of \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic and sustainable oenology\u003c\/strong\u003e, in which organic grapes are carefully hand-picked during the coolest hours to preserve their integrity. A result of the expertise of winemaker Leonardo Bellaccini, the wine reflects the pure expression of the Sienese terroir. The excellence of the 2023 vintage of this \u003cstrong\u003eToscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e is confirmed by the 90 points awarded by James Suckling and Vinous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"San Felice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47881119760555,"sku":"62663","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/san-felice-chardonnay-in-avane-2025_62663_1_c6a61620-549f-4906-8a20-3f0c38840c47.webp?v=1790601928","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/san-felice-chardonnay-in-avane-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}