{"product_id":"monteraponi-baron-ugo-2020","title":"Monteraponi Baron' Ugo 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonteraponi Baron’ Ugo 2020 is a compelling Tuscan red that captures the elegance and depth of traditional Chianti Classico. Built on a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, and Colorino, it stands out for its balance of finesse, savory complexity, and authentic sense of place. Baron’ Ugo also carries a special heritage touch, named in honor of the historic Baron Ugo who once owned part of the Monteraponi estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a bright ruby-red hue with the kind of translucency that signals freshness and classic Sangiovese character. The nose is layered and inviting, with aromas of red cherry, wild berries, violet, dried herbs, and subtle earthy and spice-driven notes.\n\nOn the palate, it is medium-bodied and beautifully structured, with lively acidity, fine tannins, and a mineral streak that keeps the wine focused and long. The fruit is precise rather than heavy, supported by savory nuance and gentle grip; it should develop gracefully over the next several years, gaining more complexity and softness with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaron’ Ugo comes from Monteraponi’s hillside vineyards in Tuscany, where altitude, stony soils, and excellent natural drainage help preserve freshness and aromatic detail. The estate works with traditional vineyard practices and harvests by hand to ensure only healthy, fully ripe grapes are selected. Vinification is carried out with a classic, minimal-intervention approach that aims to express the character of the vintage and the estate’s terroir rather than mask it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a versatile food wine, especially well suited to Tuscan dishes such as pici with ragù, roast poultry, grilled lamb, wild mushrooms, and aged pecorino. Serve it slightly below room temperature, around 16–18°C, to keep the acidity and aromatics bright. Decanting for about 30–60 minutes is recommended, particularly in its youth, to allow the wine to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonteraponi is a respected family-owned estate in Radda in Chianti, one of the most prized areas of Chianti Classico. The producer is known for its commitment to traditional methods, careful farming, and wines that reflect the high-altitude, cool-climate character of the region. Monteraponi has earned a strong reputation among lovers of classic Tuscan wines for crafting elegant, expressive bottlings with real depth and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monteraponi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255256863057,"sku":"XW-58439","price":76.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/monteraponi-baron-ugo-2020_58439_1_26cf44f0-a932-45a7-b073-457239454e75.webp?v=1783457910","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/monteraponi-baron-ugo-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}