{"product_id":"felsina-chianti-classico-berardenga-2023","title":"Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFelsina Berardenga Chianti Classico is a still red wine of great elegance that expresses the authentic Tuscan character. Made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, it appears in the glass with an intense and vibrant ruby red colour. On the nose, it reveals a refined profile, featuring \u003cstrong\u003enotes of wild berries\u003c\/strong\u003e harmonised by hints of leather, menthol and fresh spices. On the palate, it displays a balanced structure, supported by \u003cstrong\u003efine, well-integrated tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that give depth and vitality to the sip. The taste finishes with a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, with lingering notes of liquorice and tobacco, making it ideal for pairing with red meats, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the south-eastern area of Chianti Classico, on the edge of the Sienese Hills. The vineyards of the Fèlsina estate stretch across \u003cstrong\u003ewell-ventilated slopes\u003c\/strong\u003e mainly facing south-west, at an altitude between 320 and 420 metres. The soil is characterised by a complex heterogeneity, dominated by the presence of \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous alberese and galestro\u003c\/strong\u003e, with intrusions of sandstone and silt towards the Crete Senesi. This specific microclimate, combined with the soil composition, gives the wine a \u003cstrong\u003edistinctly earthy and spicy signature\u003c\/strong\u003e, faithfully reflecting the identity of its landscape of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sangiovese harvest takes place at different times to suit the varying altitudes of the vineyards and ensure optimal picking. After crushing and destemming, \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in steel tanks, with a skin maceration of twelve to fifteen days managed through punching down and pumping over. After the period in steel, the wine matures for twelve months in large \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside smaller casks of second and third use. The process concludes with a further \u003cstrong\u003efinal ageing period\u003c\/strong\u003e before release, preserving the energy and natural elegance of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1966, the Felsina winery has celebrated \u003cstrong\u003epure Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e since its very first historic vintage in 1967. The vineyards surround the evocative medieval estate of Castelnuovo Berardenga, nestled on south-west facing slopes and caressed by the winds. This magnificent terroir, rich in calcareous alberese and galestro, gives the wine its unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003eearthy and spicy signature\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under the guidance of oenologist Franco Bernabei, the excellent 2022 vintage has won over international critics, earning the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003e93 points from Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Felsina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47967389548715,"sku":"62719","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/felsina-chianti-classico-berardenga-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}