{"product_id":"castelvecchi-chianti-classico-capotondo-2023","title":"Castelvecchi Chianti Classico Capotondo 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapotondo Chianti Classico Castelvecchi is a Tuscan wine with an authentic character. The result of a harmonious \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, it displays an intense red colour with vibrant violet highlights. The bouquet is captivating, dominated by \u003cstrong\u003ered and wild berries\u003c\/strong\u003e such as blueberry, cherry and plum, enhanced by floral notes of rose and violet and a subtle spiciness. On the palate, it offers a medium body and a pleasant freshness, delivering a distinct structural harmony. The well-integrated tannins ensure great balance and \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown on the hills of \u003cstrong\u003eRadda in Chianti\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the heart of the Sienese countryside. The vineyards thrive in an unspoilt landscape, surrounded by woods, olive groves and ancient parish churches. The soils are characterised by a strong presence of \u003cstrong\u003egalestro and alberese\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with elements of boulders and sandstone. This ideal geology imparts a pronounced freshness to the wine. Castelvecchi's identity is rooted in a \u003cstrong\u003emillennia-old winemaking history\u003c\/strong\u003e, with documented origins dating back to 1043, brought to life in the fascinating cellars carved beneath the estate's castle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with the harvest and careful selection of the grapes. In the winery, there is a \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e for about twenty-five to thirty days to extract essential compounds. The wine is initially matured in steel tanks, then aged for about a year in \u003cstrong\u003elarge barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and third or fourth passage barriques. This period in wood softens the tannins and enriches the flavour profile. The process concludes with a \u003cstrong\u003efinal rest\u003c\/strong\u003e of eight months, necessary to stabilise the harmony and define the perfect balance of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapotondo\u003c\/strong\u003e originates on the highest hills of Radda in Chianti, in a winegrowing site documented as far back as 1043. This extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003emillennial heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e lives on in the ancient cellars carved beneath the medieval castle, where the secrets of winemaking are passionately handed down. Castelvecchi enhances this exceptional terroir by cultivating twenty-four hectares of vineyards nestled among woods and parish churches. The \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Rooster seal\u003c\/strong\u003e attests to the authenticity of a label capable of expressing in the glass the deepest and most historic soul of Tuscany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castelvecchi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46326948266155,"sku":"60803","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/castelvecchi-chianti-classico-capotondo-2023_60803_1_d580e23e-4655-4b78-b03d-2986d9c9111f.webp?v=1774001325","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/castelvecchi-chianti-classico-capotondo-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}