{"product_id":"fonterutoli-chianti-classico-2023","title":"Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFonterutoli Chianti Classico from Castello di Fonterutoli is a still red wine that represents the authentic expression of the Chianti Classico region. The \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e, Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot displays a deep ruby hue. On the nose, clear aromas of cherry and wild berries emerge, accompanied by elegant notes of leather and vanilla. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003ewell-integrated tannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and balanced freshness, finishing with a \u003cstrong\u003efruity and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for pairing with game-based first courses and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the heart of Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany. The vineyards stretch across \u003cstrong\u003eone hundred and twenty estate parcels\u003c\/strong\u003e situated between 220 and 550 metres above sea level, a variety that ensures a rich pedoclimatic diversity. The vines grow in stony soils, characterised by \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and marl soils\u003c\/strong\u003e; these geological elements give the wine a solid structure and a clear \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial identity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Castello di Fonterutoli operates with the utmost attention to safeguarding natural resources and biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with meticulous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e, within an agricultural approach that favours the use of organic fertilisers. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature for about eighteen days, followed by twelve months of ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, partly new. This production process gives the wine extraordinary harmony and encourages an \u003cstrong\u003eevolution over time\u003c\/strong\u003e that ensures a decade-long ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result of a glorious tradition begun in 1435 by the Mazzei family, this iconic \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the undisputed benchmark of the winery. The 2023 vintage is born from 120 different plots located in Castellina in Chianti, offering a pure expression of the rich \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-marl soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. The masterful predominance of Sangiovese, combined with expert ageing for \u003cstrong\u003e12 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, gives the wine a balanced freshness and well-integrated tannins, making it ideal for enhancing mature cheeses and flavourful grilled meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46054024446123,"sku":"59759","price":214.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/fonterutoli-chianti-classico-2023_59759_1_afde3e70-f186-4c22-97bd-99e6be7adef4.webp?v=1773801203","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/fonterutoli-chianti-classico-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}