{"product_id":"valiano-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-6-38-2022","title":"Valiano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 6.38 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eValiano 6.38 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Fattoria di Valiano is an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic Tuscan red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, born from a harmonious blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot grapes. This expression of excellence falls within the prestigious Chianti Classico Gran Selezione denomination, offering a dry and \u003cstrong\u003estructured\u003c\/strong\u003e sip, with a dense and well-integrated tannic texture. The aromatic profile is distinguished by a lively freshness and a rich aromatic complexity. Fermented in steel and aged in wood, this wine reveals a deep elegance, highlighting the strong bond with the characteristics of its territory of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cradle of this wine is Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of Chianti Classico in Tuscany, where parcel 6.38 defines the exact extent of the \u003cstrong\u003eorigin cru vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines grow at an altitude of between 300 and 350 metres above sea level, benefiting from a south-westerly exposure ideal for optimal ripening. The soil, composed of \u003cstrong\u003eclay and limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched with stony fragments and sand, gives the glass a marked \u003cstrong\u003emineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e and remarkable precision of fruit. This unique terroir reflects the historical heritage of an agricultural estate whose family roots date back to 1821.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by de-stemming and soft pressing of the grapes, which are carefully vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e for fifteen days using pump-overs and délestage to favour perfect extraction. Once the spontaneous malolactic fermentation is finished, the Sangiovese matures in French oak casks, while Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot rest in barriques for a period of eighteen months. The final \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e is aged for a further six months in the bottle before expressing its full harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique name of this wine celebrates the exact size of the \u003cstrong\u003evineyard of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e, plot 6.38 in Castelnuovo Berardenga. The estate's ancient roots date back to a family property founded in 1821, which later became part of the Piccini group in 1995. Around the year 2000, this precious area was selected to develop a modern concept of cru, culminating in its international launch in 2015. Crafted under the expert guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eoenologist Pasquale Presutto\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2021 vintage of this prestigious red boasts the famous ninety-three points awarded by \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fattoria di Valiano (Tenute Piccini)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48114341576875,"sku":"62786","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/valiano-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-6-38-2022_62786_1_cb464cbb-b1a2-4813-943c-0cec04c5fcfc.webp?v=1791378854","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/valiano-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-6-38-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}