{"product_id":"la-spia-alpi-retiche-chiavennasca-bianco-2024","title":"La Spia Alpi Retiche Chiavennasca Bianco 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa Spia Alpi Retiche Chiavennasca Bianco is a still wine created from a blend of Chiavennasca, Pignola Valtellinese and Rossola Nera. Characterised by a straw yellow colour with delicate golden highlights, it releases elegant aromas of hawthorn and white peach, enriched by notes of fresh hazelnut and ripe Golden apple. On the palate, it is pleasantly warm and savoury, distinguished by a long \u003cstrong\u003etaste persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e and a rounded, complex finish. Its versatility makes it perfect for pairing with the typical \u003cstrong\u003ecured meats\u003c\/strong\u003e of Valtellina, fresh or mature cheeses, and refined dishes based on \u003cstrong\u003elean fish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white wine is an authentic expression of the mountainous territory of Valtellina, in Lombardy. The grapes are grown in vineyards mainly located between the areas of Grumello and Berbenno, carefully selected by the La Spia winery. The intrinsic \u003cstrong\u003egeographical identity\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Alpi Retiche is enhanced through the use of Chiavennasca, a local variety of Nebbiolo. The specific soil and climate conditions of the valley ensure \u003cstrong\u003eoptimal ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes, giving the wine a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial character\u003c\/strong\u003e that recalls the nature of its steep slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e in crates to preserve the integrity of the fruit. In the winery, a gentle pneumatic pressing of whole bunches is carried out, using only the free-run must. Fermentation takes place half in steel tanks and half in \u003cstrong\u003eacacia and oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining freshness and complexity. The wine is then aged for about six months on the fine lees in oak barrels, with \u003cstrong\u003efortnightly bâtonnage\u003c\/strong\u003e to increase its volume and structure. This method gives the wine perfect harmony before the final period of rest in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from the expertise of the La Spia winery, this \u003cstrong\u003eStill White IGT Alpi Retiche\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 represents an excellence of the Valtellina region. Oenologist Emil Galimberti enhances the \u003cstrong\u003eChiavennasca\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pignola Valtellinese and Rossola Nera grapes, cultivated between Grumello and Berbenno and harvested strictly by hand. Thanks to the extraction of only the free-run must, the wine undergoes a balanced fermentation between steel and \u003cstrong\u003eacacia and oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e. This meticulous artisanal process delivers an elegant, structured and exceptionally complex tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Spia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46388081950891,"sku":"60957","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/la-spia-alpi-retiche-chiavennasca-bianco-2024_60957_1_ceb5df19-e970-4458-be21-e91c3dc3a14c.webp?v=1777047573","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/la-spia-alpi-retiche-chiavennasca-bianco-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}