{"product_id":"ottella-lugana-doc-riserva-molceo-2016","title":"Ottella Lugana DOC Riserva Molceo 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e Ottella Lugana DOC Riserva Molceo is made from \u003cspan\u003e100% Trebbiano di Lugana - 25-30 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is produced in the area of San Benedetto di Lugana in estate vineyards that are most suitable due to the high content of white clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCOLOR • Golden, clear, intense.\u003cbr\u003eNOSE • It immediately opens with fruity notes that are enchanting, penetrating and complex. Characterized by hints of citrus fruits, flowers and fine mineral and elegant notes.\u003cbr\u003ePALATE • Complex and intense blend of mineral flavors; captivating, long, lively, both in the persistence and in the strength of the flavors, mingling with unmissable citrus sensation. A delicate evolution, fine flesh, perfect longevity.\u003cbr\u003eSince 2009 it has won every year the TRE BICCHIERI GAMBERO ROSSO award.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe harvest and selection of the grapes are done strictly by hand, in small 17 kg crates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLANTING LAYOUT AND YIELD • Double bow Guyot, yield around 8,000 kg. of grapes per hectare, equivalent to 5,040 liters of wine or 63%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHARVEST PERIOD • Harvest late in October.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINING AND FERMENTATION • Delicate, soft pressing of the whole bunch for most of the production, the rest with gentle destemming by oscillation. Thereafter, a strict protocol of vinification: partial malolactic fermentation, fining for 16 months on the yeast and fine lees, which mostly takes place in stainless steel tanks (80%) and the rest in wooden tonneaux and barriques.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eStimulating with marine or freshwater fish, it also goes well with savory or fatty meat (goose or pork). Enjoyable with seasoned, herbal cheeses of various types and elaborate dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Review:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"Intensely fragrant, this wine boasts aromas of citrus, perfumed white flower and yellow stone fruit. The elegantly structured, precise palate delivers juicy grapefruit, ripe apricot and energizing minerals while bright acidity lends balance. A bitter almond note graces the finish. Drink through 2024. - KERIN O’KEEFE\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Wine Enthusiast (August 2019), 92 pts - EDITORS' CHOICE\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ottella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949000781871,"sku":"I1EE395023TBS","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/ottella_molceo_lucana_riserva_hq_label.jpg?v=1771487124","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/ottella-lugana-doc-riserva-molceo-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}