{"product_id":"vallepicciola-mordese-cabernet-franc-2022","title":"Vallepicciola Mordese Cabernet Franc 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMordese Cabernet Franc Vallepicciola is a still red wine with Indicazione Geografica Tipica status, produced in Tuscany, made exclusively from Cabernet Franc grapes and matured in French oak barrels. It displays an intense ruby red colour, which heralds a complex bouquet characterised by hints of plum, cocoa powder, and balsamic and spicy notes. On the palate, it is enveloping, full-bodied and warm, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003esignificant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efine, silky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is particularly harmonious, with a \u003cstrong\u003elong-lasting\u003c\/strong\u003e taste that enhances the natural elegance of the grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roots of this red wine lie in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of Chianti Classico, within the historic Casuccio vineyard located in the Mordese area. The rows of vines stretch at an altitude between 380 and 440 metres above sea level and are trained using the spurred cordon method. The complexity of the soil comes from a balanced \u003cstrong\u003ecomposition of limestone and clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by the presence of \u003cstrong\u003egalestro and alberese\u003c\/strong\u003e. This combination of natural elements encourages optimal grape development, giving the wine its unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003eenveloping character\u003c\/strong\u003e and defining its pronounced territorial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe care devoted to this wine begins with the harvest, carried out during the first ten days of October. This is followed by alcoholic fermentation accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting about 20–25 days, carried out in steel and concrete tanks. The process continues with malolactic fermentation in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the wine matures for a period of 14–16 months. A subsequent \u003cstrong\u003efinal resting phase\u003c\/strong\u003e of 8–10 months completes the maturation, refining the tannic texture and enhancing the refined hints of spices and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mordese Cabernet Franc 2022 from Vallepicciola is an \u003cstrong\u003eiconic label\u003c\/strong\u003e born in the heart of Castelnuovo Berardenga. The grapes of this fine variety grow in the Casuccio vineyard and are harvested in the \u003cstrong\u003efirst ten days of October\u003c\/strong\u003e, finding their ideal habitat in the Chianti Classico area. The excellence of this majestic Tuscan wine is confirmed by prestigious \u003cstrong\u003einternational awards\u003c\/strong\u003e, including 94 points from Vinous, 93 points from James Suckling, and the 4 Vines from the Vitae AIS guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vallepicciola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46811483603115,"sku":"61449","price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/vallepicciola-mordese-cabernet-franc-2022_61449_1_154c2b73-3fbf-4883-b5e9-bde0d7c165e0.webp?v=1779978196","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-dk\/products\/vallepicciola-mordese-cabernet-franc-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}