{"product_id":"castellare-di-castellina-i-sodi-di-san-niccolo-2022","title":"Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di San Niccolo 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI Sodi di San Niccolò is a red wine from Tuscany produced by Castellare di Castellina. Made from a \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera\u003c\/strong\u003e, it reveals a structured character. In the glass, it displays an intense ruby colour with garnet highlights. The bouquet stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003earomatic concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, where notes of ripe red fruit, jam, spices, vanilla and liquorice blend together. On the palate, it expresses a dense and elegant texture, where natural freshness accompanies \u003cstrong\u003esweet tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e towards a long and persistent finish, ideal paired with roasts and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red is born in Castellina in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The grapes come from four hillside estates located at around 400 metres above sea level. The presence of typical \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous soil\u003c\/strong\u003e imparts freshness and a rigorous tannic precision. The name of the cuvée pays homage to the landscape: the “sodi” are the \u003cstrong\u003esteep and tough lands\u003c\/strong\u003e that require entirely manual work, situated near the fourteenth-century church that identifies the \u003cstrong\u003emost renowned winegrowing area\u003c\/strong\u003e for the impeccable ripening of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest takes place in mid-October. Once fermentation in steel is complete, the wine matures for thirty months in \u003cstrong\u003epartly new barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This skilful use of wood enhances the \u003cstrong\u003earomatic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e and encourages the integration of the fruit. This is followed by twelve months of bottle ageing. The careful vinification ensures a dense and enveloping sip, giving the wine a marked \u003cstrong\u003epotential longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e that will allow it to retain its finesse for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1977, \u003cstrong\u003eI Sodi di San Niccolò\u003c\/strong\u003e is the historic Supertuscan that represents the excellence of Castellare di Castellina. This renowned red takes its name from the rugged lands (“sodi”), painstakingly worked by hand, and from the ancient fourteenth-century church that overlooks the estates in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e. A true symbol of \u003cstrong\u003esustainable viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e, represented by the iconic little bird on the label, the 2021 vintage boasts prestigious accolades such as 97 points from Decanter, confirming itself as an oenological masterpiece ideal for enriching the cellars of the greatest collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castellare di Castellina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47998986518699,"sku":"62743","price":143.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/castellare-di-castellina-i-sodi-di-san-niccolo-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}