{"product_id":"vallepiccola-chianti-classico-riserva-2021-750ml","title":"Vallepiccola Chianti Classico Riserva 2021  750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eR\u003cspan\u003eefined Chianti Classico Riserva from Vallepicciola in Castelnuovo Berardenga, combining the freshness and structure of Sangiovese with the depth expected of a Tuscan Riserva. The 2021 vintage shows dark and red fruit, floral and savoury complexity, bright acidity and composed tannins, with 94-point acclaim from Raffaele Vecchione.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is based on Sangiovese and matured in French oak, building complexity while retaining the freshness, savoury character and structural definition of Chianti Classico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Raffaele Vecchione, WinesCritic.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Prugne nere, susine, sandalo, frutto della passione, fragole, mandorle tritate e giacinto.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An earthy wine full of floral aromas, showing fresh violets and roses, black cherries and plums. Soft and smooth on the attack despite almost zesty acidity.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points — Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dark ruby-red core with brightening on the rim. Medium intensity on the nose, hints of dark chocolate and black cherry, leather and iron.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sangiovese.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eRegion:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy (Castelnuovo Berardenga).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eVinification:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled cement vats with 15 days of maceration, followed by malolactic fermentation in large, used French oak barrels.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAging:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged for approximately 24 months in barriques (20% first-passage, 80% second-passage), plus an additional 6 months of bottle aging before release.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003e Intense, vibrant ruby red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003e Complex aromas of fresh flowers and ripe fruit, underscored by a signature note of black pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003ePalate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003e Elegant flavors of blackberry and black cherry jam, balanced by bright natural acidity, fine structure, and silky tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003ePairs naturally with traditional Florentine steak, grilled meats, game, and mature or long-aged cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alepat Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50500681793751,"sku":"VALLEPICCIOLA CHIANTI CLASSICO 750ML","price":59.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/VallepicciolaChiantiClassicocopy.jpg?v=1789970216","url":"https:\/\/thedrinksociety.sg\/products\/vallepiccola-chianti-classico-riserva-2021-750ml","provider":"The Drink Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}