{"product_id":"2020-vallepicciola-grand-cru-toscano-migliore-750ml","title":"2020 Vallepicciola Grand Cru Toscano Migliore 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"overline-s\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sublime encounter between Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc creates an intriguing and enveloping wine with great aromatic depth and ageing potential. A Bordeaux-style blend with a Tuscan soul that conquers at first sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"overline-s\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation: Toscana IGT Grand Cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"overline-s\"\u003eAlcohol: 14.5% Vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"overline-s\"\u003eGrapes: \u003cspan\u003e33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"overline-s\"\u003eServing temperature: \u003cspan\u003e18°- 20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"overline-s\"\u003eLongevity: \u003cspan\u003eOver 25 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"overline-s\"\u003eClimatic trend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-light-m\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fairly cool spring was followed by a hot and long summer but with good temperature swings between day and night, allowing the phenolic ripening process of the grapes to be optimally completed. Also worthy of note is the absence of water stress thanks to the rains in June and September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"overline-s\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-light-m\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested by hand, selecting the best grapes of the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties from the third week of August until mid-September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"overline-s\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-light-m\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcoholic fermentation in concrete at a controlled temperature of 22°C for 23 days, followed by 4 weeks of maceration. Malolactic fermentation in cement vats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"overline-s\"\u003eAgeing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-light-m\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarriques 70% new for approximately 24 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-light-m\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-light-m\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense ruby red colour. On the nose currant, black cherry and violet are enriched by pleasant hints of vanilla, tobacco and cocoa. On the palate a wine of great structure and body where the softness and elegance of the Merlot blend with the acidity and structure of the Cabernet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060273594603,"sku":"SK51209413","price":299.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/2020_Vallepicciola_Grand_Cru_Toscano_Migliore_750ml.png?v=1763080278","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2020-vallepicciola-grand-cru-toscano-migliore-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}