{"product_id":"castelvecchi-chianti-classico-riserva-lodolaio-2021","title":"Castelvecchi Chianti Classico Riserva Lodolaio 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChianti Classico Riserva Lodolaio from Castelvecchi is a still red wine from Tuscany that elegantly expresses the character of \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fermentation in steel and a long \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e create a structured and enveloping profile. On the nose, it opens with a bouquet of red and black fruits, accompanied by spicy hints of cloves, pepper, liquorice and dark chocolate, with a pleasantly vanilla finish. This \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for pairing with \u003cstrong\u003egrilled red meats\u003c\/strong\u003e, game, braised dishes and mature cheeses, excellently enhancing Florentine steak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Tuscany, in the municipality of Radda in Chianti, in the locality of Castelvecchi, from vineyards situated between five hundred and six hundred metres above sea level. The soils, rich in \u003cstrong\u003egalestro and alberese\u003c\/strong\u003e, encourage the development of a defined tannic structure and remarkable persistence. The hot summers, characterised by strong temperature variations, ensure freshness and perfect aromatic ripeness of the grapes. The raw material comes from a careful \u003cstrong\u003emassal selection\u003c\/strong\u003e of very old vines, rooted in historic plots that offer a faithful expression of the \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-altitude terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a delayed manual harvest to maximise the ripeness of the bunches. After vinification, the prolonged contact with the skins extracts colour and essential aromatic components. Ageing takes place in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, with varying times for each batch to give the wine its typical complexity. Afterwards, the wine rests in steel to harmonise before a further \u003cstrong\u003etwelve months of bottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e. The entire process takes about thirty-six months, giving the wine a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and excellent longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from Radda in Chianti, the \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Riserva Lodolaio\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses the authenticity of Sangiovese grapes of ancient tradition, cultivated at high altitude on galestro and alberese soils. Carefully aged in the historic \u003cstrong\u003e10th-century cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e of the castle, this fine wine completes its evolutionary journey approximately thirty-six months after the harvest. The exclusive \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e and limited production of twelve thousand bottles per year give rise to an award-winning label, capable of combining the vocation of the territory with perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castelvecchi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505420185771,"sku":"63207","price":31.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/castelvecchi-chianti-classico-riserva-lodolaio-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}