{"product_id":"contini-vernaccia-di-oristano-riserva-0-375l-1998","title":"Contini Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva 0.375L 1998","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContini Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva is a still white Sardinian wine characterised by a rare and complex evolutionary profile. Made from \u003cstrong\u003eVernaccia di Oristano\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, this wine is shaped by time thanks to a prolonged ageing under a \u003cstrong\u003eflor yeast veil\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the glass, it displays a golden yellow colour enhanced by amber highlights, while the bouquet is enveloping, with notes of toasted hazelnuts and almond blossom. On the palate, it is dry, warm and impressively structured, finishing with a \u003cstrong\u003elong, almondy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e of great elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates in Sardinia, between the Lower Tirso Valley and the \u003cstrong\u003eSinis area\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prime territory for Vernaccia di Oristano. The vineyards are planted on \u003cstrong\u003ealluvial and sandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by fine clay veins that give the wine fullness and a consistently intense aroma. The typical Mediterranean climate, with its mild winters and hot, breezy summers, encourages an \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional aromatic concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating the ideal conditions for optimal grape ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvesting, which takes place in mid-October, the grapes undergo white vinification with \u003cstrong\u003egentle pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e and fermentation at a controlled temperature. The wine's true character emerges during its long rest of over fifteen years in \u003cstrong\u003eoak and chestnut barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The casks are left partially empty to allow the development of surface yeasts; this meticulous \u003cstrong\u003eoxidative ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine its unmistakable breadth of flavour and extraordinary persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the Contini winery, a historic establishment founded in 1898, this \u003cstrong\u003eVernaccia di Oristano DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1997 is an authentic Sardinian gem. Its unique character is shaped by a maturation of at least fifteen years in \u003cstrong\u003eoak and chestnut barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the development of flor yeasts releases unmistakable aromas of toasted hazelnut and almond blossom. Highly acclaimed by critics, this precious Riserva offers a warm sip and an elegant \u003cstrong\u003ealmondy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing an enveloping experience of pure contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Contini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47765994897579,"sku":"62563","price":320.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/contini-vernaccia-di-oristano-riserva-0-375l-1998","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}