{"product_id":"leonardo-da-vinci-1502-sangiovese-passito-uve-portate-a-cesena-2024","title":"Leonardo da Vinci 1502 Sangiovese Passito Uve Portate a Cesena 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWine type\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1502 Sangiovese Passito Uve Portate a Cesena by Leonardo da Vinci is a still red wine with the Romagna Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC). Obtained from Sangiovese grapes using a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003edrying\u003c\/strong\u003e technique, it is distinguished by an intense and deep ruby colour. The bouquet is enveloping and blends hints of \u003cstrong\u003eripe dark fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, spices and tobacco, while on the palate it expresses a velvety body, in which the natural acidity is perfectly balanced by soft tannins. The long and fruity finish makes it the ideal pairing for braised meats, game and \u003cstrong\u003eaged cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Sangiovese originates in Emilia-Romagna, among the hills of Romagna, in an area spanning Castrocaro Terme, Predappio, Bertinoro and Cesena. The vineyards, situated at an altitude between 250 and 350 metres, benefit from a precious \u003cstrong\u003ediversity of soils\u003c\/strong\u003e: the clayey lands of Predappio provide vigour and power, while the sandstone marls of Bertinoro and Castrocaro bestow finesse and elegance. The wine's name commemorates \u003cstrong\u003eLeonardo da Vinci's\u003c\/strong\u003e stay in Cesena in 1502, a period during which he deepened his study of local \u003cstrong\u003egrape dehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e techniques to concentrate their aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with the \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e of Sangiovese bunches, which are partially dried on the vine and then left to rest in humidity-controlled drying rooms for at least sixty days. This is followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature in contact with the skins, conducted with delicate extraction techniques. The maturation process includes malolactic fermentation and ageing for approximately ten to twelve months in French and American \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This wood ageing smooths the tannins and enriches the wine's sensory profile with elegant hints of \u003cstrong\u003esweet vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1502, during his stay in Cesena, Leonardo da Vinci observed the ingenious technique of \u003cstrong\u003egrape drying\u003c\/strong\u003e (appassimento), a method that still lends a profound character to this Romagna DOC today. Included in the “1502 Da Vinci in Romagna” collection by \u003cstrong\u003eCantine Leonardo da Vinci\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine celebrates the Genius's historic journey through the picturesque vineyards of Castrocaro, Predappio, Bertinoro and Cesena. An elegant masterpiece that pays tribute to the Renaissance master, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e99 points by Luca Maroni\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cantine Leonardo da Vinci","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47736664490155,"sku":"62500","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/leonardo-da-vinci-1502-sangiovese-passito-uve-portate-a-cesena-2024_62500_1_d4bd9879-f63d-40d1-9050-ab6ab97391a7.webp?v=1788855127","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/leonardo-da-vinci-1502-sangiovese-passito-uve-portate-a-cesena-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}