{"product_id":"bibbiano-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-montornello-2021","title":"Bibbiano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Montornello 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibbiano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigne di Montornello is an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e from Tuscany, a pure expression of Sangiovese. In the glass, it displays a bright ruby colour enriched with violet highlights. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of cherry, black cherry and currant, combined with hints of raspberry and Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it reveals an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pleasant freshness, supported by sweet tannins, making it ideal for pairing with mature cheeses and \u003cstrong\u003egame\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the \u003cstrong\u003eVigne di Montornello\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyards in Castellina in Chianti, an area where Bibbiano has been operating since 1865. The rows stretch between 270 and 310 metres above sea level on north-east facing hillsides, benefiting from an optimal microclimate. The \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in alberese, sand and red clays, nourish the Sangiovese vines, giving the wine a profound freshness. This unique terroir enhances the natural \u003cstrong\u003earomatic intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e allows for careful selection of the bunches. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in cement vats for thirty-two days, with délestage and regular pumping over. The wine matures for twenty-four months, resting partly in cement and partly in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, then completes its ageing for a further six months before reaching perfect harmony. This process gives the sip a \u003cstrong\u003etight structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and a decidedly persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vigne di Montornello celebrate the heritage of the Bibbiano Estate, rooted in Castellina in Chianti since 1865. This \u003cstrong\u003eGran Selezione DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2020, awarded 93 points by James Suckling, is a superb expression of \u003cstrong\u003ecertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e Sangiovese. The result of a meticulous manual harvest, the wine reveals its elegance through 24 months of ageing between cement vats and fine \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak tonneaux\u003c\/strong\u003e. A true oenological masterpiece that encapsulates a profound family passion, perfect for enhancing your most refined tastings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bibbiano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47852425838763,"sku":"62641","price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/bibbiano-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-montornello-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}