{"product_id":"tenuta-san-giorgio-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-ugolforte-2018","title":"Tenuta San Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ugolforte 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Riserva Ugolforte from Tenuta San Giorgio is an organic red wine with a deep garnet hue. This wine enhances the \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e grape, expressing a full body and pronounced acidity that gives vibrancy to the sip. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of cherry and dried plum, enriched by notes of tobacco, leather, spices and balsamic hints. On the palate, the \u003cstrong\u003edense and refined tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e lead to a long, savoury and spicy finish. It is ideal paired with roast meats, game, mature cheeses and \u003cstrong\u003etruffle-based dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Riserva originates in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, on the south-eastern side of the \u003cstrong\u003eBrunello di Montalcino\u003c\/strong\u003e area in Tuscany. The vineyards are situated between 250 and 400 metres above sea level, with optimal south-eastern exposure. The \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive microclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e is influenced by Monte Amiata, an extinct volcano that moderates seasonal temperatures. The vines sink their roots into poor, rocky soils characterised by clay, tuff, sandstone, marl and ancient Pliocene sediments. Tenuta San Giorgio actively protects the \u003cstrong\u003elocal biodiversity\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the surrounding woods. The wine’s name pays homage to the historic figure Ugolforte, who led the people against the Sienese occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction follows the principles of \u003cstrong\u003eorganic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e, adopting eco-friendly methods and the spur-pruned cordon to ensure low yields. The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. Vinification takes place in oak barrels and concrete vats, with \u003cstrong\u003elong macerations\u003c\/strong\u003e on the skins for optimal aromatic extraction. Ageing continues for thirty months in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental stage in defining structural elegance and tannic texture. This meticulous process enhances the purity of the fruit and ensures a splendid evolution over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1982, Tenuta San Giorgio celebrates the Tuscan region with the \u003cstrong\u003eRiserva Ugolforte\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tribute to the legendary brigand who, in the twelfth century, led Montalcino in its resistance against the Sienese. The 2018 vintage is the result of rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eorganic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e, favoured by the microclimate of the extinct Monte Amiata volcano and by estate management that protects biodiversity by preserving 110 hectares of woodland. An absolute excellence, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e96 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of combining deep historical roots, environmental sustainability and great elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Giorgio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45992851865771,"sku":"59478","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/tenuta-san-giorgio-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-ugolforte-2018_59478_1_6fc144f9-73df-44f2-9ac8-038ea74a7361.webp?v=1773799735","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-dk\/products\/tenuta-san-giorgio-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-ugolforte-2018","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}