{"product_id":"bibbiano-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-montornello-2021","title":"Bibbiano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Montornello 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Montornello from Bibbiano is an organic red wine from the prestigious Chianti Classico Gran Selezione category, which reveals an intense ruby colour with garnet highlights in the glass. Fermented in concrete and aged in oak barrels, this wine faithfully expresses the character of Tuscan Sangiovese with a precise and defined style. The aromatic profile offers hints of cherry, black cherry, and ripe red fruits, which intertwine with notes of Mediterranean scrub, spices, and subtle nuances of forest floor. On the palate, it stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and tight structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by a lively freshness and \u003cstrong\u003ewell-integrated sweet tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, closing with a \u003cstrong\u003esavoury and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the Montornello vineyards in Castellina in Chianti, a territory where Bibbiano has operated for over a century and a half. The rows extend across north-east facing slopes, between 270 and 310 metres above sea level, benefiting from an ideal microclimate for cultivating Sangiovese. The soils feature a \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in alberese, sand layers, gypsum, and red clays. This specific \u003cstrong\u003egeological composition\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine a \u003cstrong\u003emarked freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting the intense fruity profile and clear flavour definition typical of this historic production area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a careful \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e to select the best bunches, maintaining low yields. After soft pressing, fermentation takes place in concrete tanks for about thirty-two days, using techniques such as délestage and regular pump-overs to optimise phenolic extraction. The wine then rests for a \u003cstrong\u003ematuration of twenty-four months\u003c\/strong\u003e, divided between concrete tanks and \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, thus defining its structural harmony. A further six months of ageing completes the work, resulting in a full-bodied red wine with great character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Fun Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in Castellina in Chianti since 1865, the Montornello Vineyards express the profound dedication of the Bibbiano Estate. This excellent \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021 highlights the qualities of a fine organic Sangiovese, already awarded 93 points by James Suckling. The result of a meticulous manual harvest with low yields, the wine achieves its elegant aromatic harmony through a \u003cstrong\u003ematuration of 24 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in concrete and French oak. An authentic \u003cstrong\u003eoenological masterpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for making your most sophisticated tastings unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bibbiano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47852425838763,"sku":"62641","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/bibbiano-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-montornello-2021_62641_1_5d08ff64-b04c-4a16-a1e8-44b0bd938b02.webp?v=1790601865","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/bibbiano-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-montornello-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}