{"product_id":"querciabella-chianti-classico-2020","title":"Querciabella Chianti Classico 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuerciabella Chianti Classico 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are carefully selected in the vineyards,\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e and harvested in 8 kilo crates. They are destemmed,\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e they are not crushed, then they are conveyed into\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e temperature controlled stainless steel vats, where\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e Macerations last about 12 days for the Sangiovese,\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e and up to 20 days for the other cépages.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing a full malolactic fermentation, the\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e wine is transferred into barriques. The oak is 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e French, and comes from Allier, Châtillon, Nevers,\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e and Tronçais. It is 10% new and 90% one year old\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e or two year old for the Sangiovese. It is 80% new\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e for the other cépages. The various cépages undergo\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e separate élevage. The wine is regularly racked and\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e tasted during the whole barrel maturation, which may\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e last up to 14 months. At the end of the élevage, the\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e the best lots are selected through extensive tasting,\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e and they are assembled to create the final blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e After bottling, the wine rests for at least three months\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e    The wine is released around 18 months after\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e harvest. Depending on the vintage, it may reach its\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e maturity between 2 and 4 years after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e The plateau lasts at least 10 years after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e    Querciabella is bottled and packaged exclusively\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e in the following formats: 0.750 liter [12 or 6 bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e cardboard box]; 1.5 liter [1 bottle wooden case];\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e 3 liter [1 bottle wooden case]; 6 liter [1 bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e wooden case] are made.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e    Querciabella is produced without using any animal\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e products or byproducts. It is therefore suitable for\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e vegans and vegetarians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liquor Barn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076237701499,"sku":"25449","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/4217\/2645\/files\/chianti_classico_querciabella_2009__17846.jpg?v=1770741556","url":"https:\/\/alkyclub.com\/products\/querciabella-chianti-classico-2020","provider":"Alky Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}