{"product_id":"conti-zecca-luna-2024","title":"Conti Zecca Luna 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuna by Conti Zecca is a refined \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with Protected Geographical Indication, produced in Salento. This elegant blend combines Chardonnay and Malvasia Bianca in a faithful expression of the Apulian territory. Fermented in barrels, it boasts a bright golden yellow colour that heralds a deep \u003cstrong\u003ebouquet of exotic fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e with intense notes of mango and pineapple, enhanced by delicate vanilla nuances. On the palate, it is dry, savoury and full-bodied, with a \u003cstrong\u003erounded and harmonious structure\u003c\/strong\u003e that leads to a long and persistent finish, perfectly balancing the vibrancy of the fruit with a pleasant softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in the fertile plain between Leverano and Salice Salentino, caressed by the breeze from the Ionian Sea. The area boasts \u003cstrong\u003ealluvial soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of medium texture, with calcareous veins and stretches of red earth rich in iron oxides. The southern sun defines a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm and windy climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, tempered by cool summer nights that ensure an ideal temperature range. This natural rhythm is fundamental, as it preserves a \u003cstrong\u003elively acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and locks in the aromatic components, giving the wine a pronounced gustatory tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with a careful manual selection of the bunches, followed by cooling and gentle crushing. \u003cstrong\u003ePressing in an inert atmosphere\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the must from oxidation, preserving the primary integrity of the aromas. The uniqueness of this wine lies in its \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, an oenological choice complemented by the bâtonnage technique. The periodic stirring of the lees imparts greater tactile and gustatory complexity. A meticulous \u003cstrong\u003efinal ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the process, resulting in a white wine with a clear profile that enhances the natural savouriness of the Salento region.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eConti Zecca Luna 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the winemaking excellence of Salento, the result of the passion of a family who have been cultivating vineyards in Leverano since the 1500s. Its name evokes the enchanting tradition of enjoying it in a convivial atmosphere under the blue, starry sky of Salento nights. Each lunar phase represents a magical moment of transition, in which all of nature senses a profound, visceral force, thus passing down a centuries-old legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conti Zecca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46811193639083,"sku":"61431","price":20.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/conti-zecca-luna-2024_61431_1_b6e12a93-f8ad-4fa7-9f0e-f68d6e14de13.webp?v=1781194093","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/conti-zecca-luna-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}