{"product_id":"selvapiana-chianti-rufina-2023","title":"Selvapiana Chianti Rufina 2023","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Bright and fragrant with floral notes, red berries, orange peel and a touch of wild herbs. Linear and juicy with crunchy tannins and a crisp, citrus-laced finish. Drink now or hold.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 91 Points - JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE WINE: \u003c\/strong\u003e95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, Colorino and Malvasia Nera. 75% of the wine was aged in large, 25 hectoliter botti (aka, casks), with the remaining 25% in old, neutral oak barriques for 10 months. The wine is marked by a notable elegance for Chianti Rufina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER: \u003c\/strong\u003eLocated in Rufina, Selvapiana has been owned by the family of Francesco Giuntini since 1827. In medieval times, Selvapiana was one of the watch towers along the Sieve river, built to protect the city of Florence to the north-east border. During the Renaissance, it became a summer residence for noble families and Florentine bishops. Francesco Giuntini, who was among the first Tuscan producers to make a Riserva wine from 100% Sangiovese, was born on the estate and with consultant Franco Bernabei grew the estate to prominence. Since 1997 Selvapiana is run by Francesco Giuntini’s adopted sons, Federico and Silvia, sons of his estate manager Franco Masseti, who worked with Francesco from 1953 to 1990. Federico's son \u003cspan\u003eNiccolò has been incharge of the winemaking snce 2018.\u003c\/span\u003e  The property extends over a surface of 250 hectares of which 58 are planted with vines, 36 olive gardens and 140 wood, in the municipalities of Rufina, Pontassieve and Pelago. The estate covers 245 ha (605 acres), of which 54 are under vine and the rest olive groves and woods. The vineyards primarily face west, though Selvapiana’s prized Bucerchiale vineyard is south-west facing. The vineyards are situated at an elevation of 150-200 m (492-656 ft), with a clay and limestone soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNTRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eREGION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuscany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUB-REGION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chianti Rufina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, Colorino, Malvasia Nera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWINE STYLE: \u003c\/strong\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNiccolò Giuntini \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCLASSIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable Farming \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCLOSURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV%:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Heritage Perth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46960954114197,"sku":"5726","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0367\/1208\/7597\/files\/Selvapiana-Chianti-Rufina-2023-Heritage-Wine-Store-Perth-CBD-Bottleshop.jpg?v=1772010465","url":"https:\/\/theheritageperth.com.au\/products\/selvapiana-chianti-rufina-2023","provider":"The Heritage Perth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}