{"product_id":"leonardo-da-vinci-villa-da-vinci-santo-ippolito-2024","title":"Leonardo da Vinci Villa da Vinci Santo Ippolito 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeonardo da Vinci Villa da Vinci Santo Ippolito 2024 is a Tuscan red blending Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah, bringing together generous fruit, spice and the region’s signature character. Made from vineyards around Vinci, it reflects a winemaking heritage that Cantine Leonardo da Vinci has nurtured since 1961.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep red with violet highlights, it opens with spicy and balsamic aromas, layered with notes of blackberry jam. The palate is full-bodied yet soft, with a rounded, balanced progression and an elegant structure shaped by oak ageing.\n\nEnjoy it now after decanting, or cellar it for up to ten years, as recommended by the producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Villa da Vinci vineyards lie near Florence, with predominantly south-facing vines at around 30–40 metres above sea level. The soils are described as distinctive Pliocene alluvial deposits rich in shells. Vines are trained using Guyot and spur-pruned systems, and harvesting is timed to physiological ripeness: Merlot and Syrah are picked in early September, followed by Sangiovese in early October. Each variety is fermented separately at 28–30°C, with 12 days of skin maceration and regular pump-overs and délestage. The wine is then matured for 12–18 months, mainly in new oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at 14–16°C after decanting for about an hour. It pairs well with cured and air-dried meats, mature cheeses, game and roasts, as well as peposo, the traditional Tuscan peppery beef stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCantine Leonardo da Vinci has been preserving the agricultural heritage of the Vinci area since 1961. The estate cares for around 750 hectares of vineyards, with the aim of expressing the character of this celebrated Tuscan wine region. Villa da Vinci Santo Ippolito comes from vineyards associated with Leonardo da Vinci’s hometown; the supplied producer notes also credit oenologist Riccardo Pucci with overseeing the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantine Leonardo da Vinci","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55383357325649,"sku":"XW-62960","price":16.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/leonardo-da-vinci-villa-da-vinci-santo-ippolito-2024","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}