{"product_id":"riecine-la-gioia-2021","title":"Riecine La Gioia 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa Gioia di Riecine is a Tuscan red wine that embodies the essence of Sangiovese. In the glass, it stands out for its ruby red colour enriched with elegant garnet highlights. The aromatic bouquet is broad and clear, with hints of strawberry and cherry accompanied by notes of rose, wild berries, vetiver and a pronounced mineral trace. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efull and balanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and lively freshness. The sip is deep and harmonious, with a \u003cstrong\u003elong-lasting finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in Gaiole in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico. The vineyards, located between 450 and 500 metres above sea level, grow on \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e that give the Sangiovese a unique territorial character and a marked savouriness. The estate adopts certified \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e practices, tending vines that reach up to forty years of age. This rigorous field management ensures fruit of the highest quality, true to the \u003cstrong\u003ehilly Sienese identity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest involves a double selection of the bunches, first in the vineyard and then on a vibrating table. After destemming, fermentation takes place in cement vats and truncated-cone oak vats, using \u003cstrong\u003ecryo-maceration with dry ice\u003c\/strong\u003e for better extraction of aromas. After fermentation and a submerged cap maceration, the wine matures for twenty-four months in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The final blend is then created, which rests for three months in cement for natural clarification, before a \u003cstrong\u003efinal ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e of at least six months in the cellar under optimal conditions of temperature and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Gaiole in Chianti at the historic Riecine winery, \u003cstrong\u003eLa Gioia\u003c\/strong\u003e has embodied the utmost elegance of Sangiovese since its very first vintage in 1982. This masterpiece comes to life from forty-year-old vines, cultivated with full respect for certified \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine’s exceptional structural harmony is the result of a meticulous double manual selection of the grapes, followed by careful ageing in wood, cement, and bottle. Multi-award-winning by the \u003cstrong\u003einternational critics\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a vibrant sip that enriches every tasting with great prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Riecine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46425335922859,"sku":"61086","price":71.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/riecine-la-gioia-2021_61086_1_319b1d4b-dec0-45a5-8e3e-ec3760356437.webp?v=1776435262","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/riecine-la-gioia-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}