{"product_id":"ricci-derhona-2023","title":"Ricci Derhona 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRicci Derhona by Daniele Ricci is an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e made from \u003cstrong\u003eTimorasso\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, capable of expressing the character of the \u003cstrong\u003eColli Tortonesi\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a bright straw yellow colour, it reveals clear notes of citrus and sweet spicy hints on the nose. On the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003efresh and balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a harmonious and inviting progression. Thanks to the absence of filtration, the wine preserves its expressive integrity, offering a straightforward experience that is true to its place of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in Costa Vescovato, in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eColli Tortonesi\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Daniele Ricci's family has been cultivating vines since 1929. The vineyards, situated at around three hundred metres above sea level, take root in \u003cstrong\u003esoils rich in Tortonian marl\u003c\/strong\u003e. This unique geological matrix imparts a distinct character and perfect harmony to the wine. The influence of the terroir is directly reflected in the glass, ensuring a \u003cstrong\u003estrong territorial expression\u003c\/strong\u003e that enhances the natural qualities of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification involves a \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous alcoholic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e triggered exclusively by indigenous yeasts. The must is left to \u003cstrong\u003emacerate on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e for three days in steel tanks, without any temperature control. Subsequently, the wine matures for ten months in the same containers, before completing its ageing in the bottle. The absence of \u003cstrong\u003efiltration and clarification\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the aromatic profile intact, delivering an authentic wine that highlights the organoleptic nuances and vibrant drive of \u003cstrong\u003eTimorasso\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1929, the Ricci family has been cultivating vineyards on the Colli Tortonesi, continuing a tradition that lives on in \u003cstrong\u003eDerhona 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e, an elegant organic white wine made from pure Timorasso. Born in Costa Vescovato on soils rich in Tortona marl, the wine is the result of authentic winemaking: spontaneous fermentation with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and three days of skin maceration. Ten months of ageing in steel and the absence of filtration produce a glass with a brilliant straw-yellow colour, featuring citrus and sweet spice aromas, for a \u003cstrong\u003efresh and balanced sip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Daniele Ricci","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47411870793899,"sku":"62249","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/ricci-derhona-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}