{"product_id":"podere-conca-bolgheri-agapanto-2022","title":"Podere Conca Bolgheri Agapanto 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePodere Conca's Bolgheri Agapanto is a red wine made from a careful blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Ciliegiolo, produced in Tuscany in the renowned Bolgheri appellation. In the glass, it presents an intense and vibrant red colour, revealing distinct notes of red fruits on the nose. On the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003edry and vibrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003efull yet fresh body\u003c\/strong\u003e, which develops into a harmonious and persistent finish. Its structured profile is the result of fermentation in concrete followed by a calibrated ageing in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the famous \u003cstrong\u003eBolgheri\u003c\/strong\u003e area, in the heart of Tuscany. Production is entrusted to the Podere Conca agricultural estate, which is set around a historic 19th-century farmhouse surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003eorganically grown olive trees\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine's name is a tribute to the \u003cstrong\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/strong\u003e, a flower of African origin that symbolises selfless love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e of the bunches, which are promptly de-stemmed and crushed once they reach the cellar. Fermentation takes place inside \u003cstrong\u003econcrete tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e and lasts about twenty days, a step designed to enhance aromatic extraction while keeping the primary characteristics of the grapes intact. The subsequent phase involves ageing for twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003esecond and third-passage barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This targeted period in wood enriches the wine's structure, ensuring balance while at the same time preserving a pleasant drinking freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolgheri Rosso Agapanto takes its name from the African flower on the label, a symbol of selfless love. Produced at Podere Conca, in a 19th-century farmhouse set amongst organic olive trees, it is overseen by the oenologist Linda Franceschi. With the introduction of Cabernet Franc in 2015, it has achieved prestigious accolades, including 91 James Suckling points, 90 Decanter points, and 4 AIS vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Podere Conca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48334334558379,"sku":"63016","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/podere-conca-bolgheri-agapanto-2022_63016_1_656f852d-5666-4c9d-aedc-e56b0c22d4cf.webp?v=1792747323","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/podere-conca-bolgheri-agapanto-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}