{"product_id":"busi-chianti-rufina-riserva-2015","title":"Busi Chianti Rufina Riserva 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBusi Chianti Rufina Riserva is made from \u003cspan class=\"style12\"\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/span\u003e Travignoli, a name which literally means “Tra Vignoli” (between the vineyards) is located in the middle of Frescobaldi’s Nipozzano vineyard in the heart of the Rufina zone. There is documented evidence that wine was first produced there in the 5th C BC by the Etruscans who called it “Nectar of the Gods”. The Church acquired the land and constructed the cellars in 1100.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tCount Busi and his family acquired the estate in the 1800’s. Overall, 91\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\thectares belong to the estate. The 60 hectares of vineyards are excellently\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tposition on the slopes with a southerly exposure at an elevation between 270 to 370 meters. Clay, marl and calcareous soil with a large percentage of rocks and stones for good drainage. Vines are an average of 10–25 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e October– by hand.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eYield per hectare:\u003c\/span\u003e 40 Quintals per hectare\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/span\u003e Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for 7 to 8 days with an additional 7 to 8 days on the skins. The wine is then racked and goes through malolactic. It is then racked again and stays another 3 months in stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e 25 to 30 hectoliter barrels of Slavonian oak for 18 months and 3 months in Allier barriques. There is a period of refinement of 4 to 5 months in the bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e 13% by vol.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e Ruby red with garnet reflections.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/span\u003e Intense, ethereal bouquet with hints of leather, tar and ripe cherry fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eTaste:\u003c\/span\u003e The flavor is full of mature fruit with nuances of leather and liquorice. The taste is complex and round and rich with character. The finish is persistent and satisfying.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eFoods:\u003c\/span\u003e Grilled, braised or roasted meats, dishes flavored with mushrooms, or rosemary. Excellent with polenta dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eTotal Production:\u003c\/span\u003e 3,300 cases\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"style7\"\u003eEnologist:\u003c\/span\u003e Mauro Orsoni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Travignoli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948990394415,"sku":"I0EE124101SGM","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/busireserva_73e886f3-47d7-4d1a-992e-21d1c413b6f7.jpg?v=1771486862","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/busi-chianti-rufina-riserva-2015","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}