{"product_id":"tenuta-monteloro-mezzo-braccio-riesling-2021","title":"Tenuta Monteloro Mezzo Braccio Riesling 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezzo Braccio Riesling from Tenuta Monteloro is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e produced in Tuscany exclusively from Riesling grapes. It skilfully combines freshness and aromatic precision with a soft, well-structured body, standing out for its \u003cstrong\u003edistinct savoury character\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ageing on fine lees gives depth to the palate, ensuring the wine has a potential \u003cstrong\u003eevolution over time\u003c\/strong\u003e estimated at up to ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the hilly area of Fiesole, on the outskirts of Florence, where Tenuta Monteloro enhances a territory unusually suited to the cultivation of aromatic grape varieties. Its name recalls an ancient \u003cstrong\u003eFlorentine unit of measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e, rooting the product in the history of the region. In the glass, it appears a bright straw yellow, while the nose opens with a bouquet recalling white flowers, \u003cstrong\u003edried apple\u003c\/strong\u003e, aromatic herbs and \u003cstrong\u003epetrol notes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in two distinct stages: the first in mid-September preserves acidity, while the second in October encourages the concentration of aromas. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. The wine rests on fine lees at low temperatures, completing the process with a final maturation of at least six months. At the table, it enhances \u003cstrong\u003eshellfish dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, white meats and \u003cstrong\u003efresh cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMezzo Braccio Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e from Tenuta Monteloro takes its name from an ancient Florentine unit of measurement. Produced since 2007 by Antinori, it enhances the \u003cstrong\u003eunique terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e of Fiesole, which is ideal for aromatic grape varieties. In the 2021 vintage, manual harvesting in two stages preserves freshness and maximises sugar and aromatic concentration. Awarded the \u003cstrong\u003eQuattro Viti AIS\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Toscana IGT stands out for its savouriness and smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tenuta Monteloro (Antinori)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45194643669163,"sku":"57008","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/tenuta-monteloro-mezzo-braccio-riesling-2021_57008_1_8e0fa586-b573-4a61-9253-ac0d663835e1.webp?v=1773770959","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/tenuta-monteloro-mezzo-braccio-riesling-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}