{"product_id":"belvento-toscana-ciliegiolo-2025","title":"Belvento Toscana Ciliegiolo 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelvento Toscana Ciliegiolo is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that precisely captures the character of Tuscany. Made from Ciliegiolo grapes, it stands out for its balanced style and good structure. On the nose, it offers clear notes of cherry, accompanied by intriguing hints of \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean scrub\u003c\/strong\u003e, eucalyptus and bay leaf. On the palate, it delivers a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pronounced savoury note, confirming a direct and enveloping aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis expression of Ciliegiolo originates in the landscapes of the Maremma, as part of the Belvento project by the Petra winery. The vines are grown on \u003cstrong\u003eclay-sandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e with a slightly calcareous base. These geological characteristics encourage a measured yield and give the wine a \u003cstrong\u003esmooth fullness\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing the natural savoury component of the grape variety and its \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial typicity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe processing of Ciliegiolo involves \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is essential to preserve the freshness and integrity of the grape variety. The wine then matures for six months in \u003cstrong\u003elarge oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a stage that enriches its structure while respecting the primary aromas. The result is a sip with a \u003cstrong\u003esavoury and harmonious finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, able to combine a pleasant cleanliness with a pronounced roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenetically related to Sangiovese, it is said that Ciliegiolo was introduced to Tuscany by pilgrims returning from Santiago de Compostela. This grape variety expresses the \u003cstrong\u003esoul of the Maremma\u003c\/strong\u003e with Belvento, a project launched in 1997 by \u003cstrong\u003ePetra winery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the expertise of oenologist Giuseppe Caviola and the meticulous zoning work of Attilio Scienza, the vines thrive on clay-sandy soils. Aged in \u003cstrong\u003elarge oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, this red wine offers a glass that unites the deep history of the grape with the pure identity of the Tuscan territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47511900192939,"sku":"62317","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/belvento-toscana-ciliegiolo-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}