{"product_id":"cupano-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-2019","title":"Cupano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Riserva from Cupano enhances the authenticity of Sangiovese. In the glass, it displays a bright ruby red colour tending towards garnet, revealing an intense aromatic profile. There is an interplay of dried red flowers, small red fruits, balsamic herbs, woodland notes and sweet spices. On the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003eenergetic and structured\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a savouriness that prolongs its pleasant persistence. It pairs ideally with \u003cstrong\u003egame dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, mature cheeses and roasts, offering its best when served at a \u003cstrong\u003etemperature between 18 and 20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e with about an hour of decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is born in Tuscany, in the Montalcino area at Podere Centine. The Cupano winery cultivates its vineyards following the principles of \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e, without any chemical intervention on the soils. This results in a limited production, strongly linked to the local identity. Careful agronomic work encourages a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003earomatic intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Sangiovese grapes, giving the structure a solid \u003cstrong\u003ecapacity for evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction is based on strict \u003cstrong\u003ecertified organic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. Oenologist Lionel Cousin oversees the processes, enhancing the natural quality of the grapes to preserve their \u003cstrong\u003efreshness and vigour\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ageing process in the cellar imparts the distinctive and profound character of the Riserva, ensuring this red wine has remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to this care, the wine can evolve serenely for a period of fifteen to twenty-five years, maintaining its structural harmony intact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1996 at Podere Centine, the Cupano winery produces a \u003cstrong\u003eBrunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e resulting from strict organic and biodynamic farming. Overseen by oenologist Lionel Cousin and made from just four hectares of vineyard, this \u003cstrong\u003epure Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare gem produced in only 10,000 bottles a year. The sip, energetic and structured, stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003elong fruity persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e, praised by publications such as Vinous and Decanter. Capable of evolving in the cellar for up to 25 years, this elegant wine pairs ideally with game and roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cupano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44542318706859,"sku":"48876","price":197.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/cupano-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-2019_48876_1_52f3432d-53bd-4c80-87ef-570fd94639eb.webp?v=1773450378","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/cupano-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}