{"product_id":"leonardo-da-vinci-1502-sangiovese-superiore-rocca-di-cesena-riserva-2022","title":"Leonardo da Vinci 1502 Sangiovese Superiore Rocca di Cesena Riserva 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRocca di Cesena Sangiovese Superiore Riserva by Leonardo da Vinci is a still red wine from Romagna, enhanced by ageing in oak barrels. This \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Sangiovese and Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the addition of other red grape varieties, displays a ruby colour enriched with garnet highlights. The bouquet reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003echerry and wild berries\u003c\/strong\u003e, iris and violet, complemented by hints of dried herbs, leather and sweet spices. On the palate, it is rich, supported by soft tannins and a pleasant acidity, pairing ideally, after decanting for an hour, with roasted meats, game and \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in the renowned areas of Castrocaro Terme, Predappio, Meldola and Bertinoro. The vineyards stretch between two hundred and fifty and three hundred and fifty metres above sea level, with a \u003cstrong\u003esouth and south-east exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e that favours optimal ripening of the bunches. The soil varies significantly across the production area: from the deep \u003cstrong\u003eclay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of Predappio to the marl-sandstone substrates rich in stones typical of Bertinoro. This \u003cstrong\u003egeological complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine a broad structure, offering a faithful expression of the Emilia-Romagna region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest, overseen by Leonardo da Vinci, takes place between late September and early October. The bunches undergo \u003cstrong\u003econtrolled temperature drying\u003c\/strong\u003e, with constant monitoring of humidity and ventilation to concentrate the aromas. This is followed by fermentation at twenty-six degrees with selected yeasts and a maceration phase. The wine then rests for about ten to twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench and American oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, using medium-toast wood of first and second passage. The ageing process imparts depth of flavour and a final note of \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong\u003e1502 Da Vinci Romagna\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, this captivating \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese Superiore Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e is inspired by Leonardo's naturalistic observations. It takes us back to 1502, right in the heart of Romagna, to admire the excellence of nature and the wisdom of the winemakers, conveying genuine and timeless values linked to the historic Rocca di Cesena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cantine Leonardo da Vinci","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47094566289579,"sku":"61699","price":9.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/leonardo-da-vinci-1502-sangiovese-superiore-rocca-di-cesena-riserva-2022_61699_1_b6eb21ef-bc2e-4486-83b2-1f155df201d4.webp?v=1781277589","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/leonardo-da-vinci-1502-sangiovese-superiore-rocca-di-cesena-riserva-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}