{"product_id":"copy-of-2022-san-felice-in-avane-chardonnay-toscana-igt-italy","title":"2022 San Felice \"Il Grigio\" Chianti Classico Reserva, Tuscany, Italy","description":"\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE WINE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIl Grigio Riserva is made entirely from selected estate-grown Sangiovese at San Felice in Castelnuovo Berardenga. The vineyards lie on stony, predominantly calcareous soils formed from Alberese and Galestro. In 2022, rain in mid-August moderated the effects of summer heat; the Sangiovese harvest began in the second week of September and continued into early October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation on the skins lasted 18–20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wine then matured for 24 months, with 80% in large Slavonian oak casks and 20% in French barriques, before roughly six months in bottle. That combination gives the Riserva time to refine its tannins while retaining the fruit and freshness at the center of its style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViolet and wild red-berry aromas lead to a full-bodied but firm palate, with tangy acidity and savory structure. Pasta with meat ragù, roast pigeon and grilled steak are natural pairings. The familiar armored figure on the label comes from a portrait by Titian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Felice surrounds a historic hamlet near Siena, in the Castelnuovo Berardenga part of Chianti Classico. Its modern wine identity combines a commitment to Sangiovese with a willingness to experiment: Vigorello was first produced in 1968, and the estate later developed Poggio Rosso as a distinct vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch into Tuscany’s native grapes is a particularly important part of its work. Collaboration with universities and the Vitiarium collection has helped preserve varieties that might otherwise have disappeared, including Pugnitello. The estate’s interest in agricultural diversity sits alongside its study of Sangiovese and vineyard selection. This combination of preservation and practical research explains San Felice’s broad view of Tuscan wine heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53688846778657,"sku":"210000022678","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/2022-san-felice-il-grigio-bottle.png?v=1791492078","url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/copy-of-2022-san-felice-in-avane-chardonnay-toscana-igt-italy","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}