{"product_id":"aia-vecchia-lagone-toscana-igt-italy-2023","title":"Aia Vecchia, Lagone, Toscana IGT, Italy, 2023 (Top Value)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOP VALUE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Pellegrini family, Aia Vecchia's owners, have been grape growers in the Bolgheri area for several generations and have sold their grapes to many of the most notable wineries in the region for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter replanting their original vineyards in 1995, the following year they took the plunge and established their own winery with the goal of creating a portfolio of small-lot, high-quality Super Tuscan blends focusing on Bordeaux grape varieties.\u003cbr\u003eWith the help of the famous Hungarian winemaker Tibor Gal, the Pellegrini family purchased exceptional property in the Bolgheri DOC where the fusion of the microclimate, terrain and elevation creates an ideal location for growing premium grapes Aia Vecchia recruited well-known agronomist Daniel Schuster to assist with choosing varieties, clones, and different rootstocks, which come directly from Bordeaux in order to ensure the quality.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTibor Gal (LEGEND) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTuscany, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn the glass, the wine is deep ruby with purple hues. On the nose, the wine is delicate with notes of cherry, vanilla, raw beef and herbs. On the palate, it is dry, structured and elegant with flavors of plum, ripe cherries, wild berries and a hint of spice, followed by a lengthy and smooth finish that begs for food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is very versatile and would pair well with both red and white meats, various pasta dishes and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Ian Blackburn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely fun and delicious - balanced and charming.  Soft elegant nose of  cherry compote and stone… mouth is tender and balanced with great length and style.  I think this wine is a kinder and gentler wine for fun consumption now.  14-23-23-32 - 92 POINTS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chambers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51493475156273,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Aia_Vecchia_Lagone_Toscana_IGT_Italy_2023.jpg?v=1760392228","url":"https:\/\/marchantofwine.com\/products\/aia-vecchia-lagone-toscana-igt-italy-2023","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}