{"product_id":"tenuta-di-arceno-valadorna-2015","title":"Tenuta di Arceno Valadorna 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenuta di Arceno Valadorna  is made from 65% Merlot 19% Cabernet Sauvignon 11% Cabernet Franc 5% Petit Verdot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Merlot-led blend is sourced primarily from the Valadorna and Capraia blocks, which produce the estate’s most complex and mineral-based expressions of this variety. The blocks are located within the cooler part of the estate, naturally irrigated by the stream that undulates through it, and feature sandy brown soils and lower yields than typical. These blocks are often the last Merlot blocks to ripen on the estate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 vintage was almost perfect for growing wine. The winter was wet, storing vital groundwater for the warmer months ahead. Bud break at the end of March was followed by ideal weather for flowering which produced a perfect crop size. The summer was dry and warm with plenty of sunshine, but not in excess. Necessary rainfall arrived in the first weeks of August without any other rain events until October, creating ideal conditions for harvest. This will be a vintage to remember for its opulence and elegance. In warm years like 2015, Merlot shows its soft, savory and slightly racy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit;\"\u003eThe wine exhibits hig-toned aromas of ripe black cherries, vanilla bean and cedar. With bright acidity, the wine expands quickly on the palate. Plush tannins carry through the center with a fine, tingling finish. The palate shows flavors of tart cherry pie, dried red berries and black licorice, with a long finish of white pepper, dusty roses and stony minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The 2015 Valadorna (65% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot) is a dark and thickly endowed red wine that boasts a rich and lasting grip on the palate. The bouquet offers depth and complexity with dark fruit, leather, cured tobacco and spice. There are also softer notes of chocolate and ground espresso beans. The wine's seamless integration of flavors leads to increased momentum and intensity as the wine continues to open in the glass.\u003cb\u003e- Wine Advocate 95 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta di Arceno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949031944239,"sku":"112926","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/valadornalbl2_711ccf99-79e8-48fb-8759-433b4fde7536.jpg?v=1771487997","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/tenuta-di-arceno-valadorna-2015","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}