{"product_id":"botromagno-pier-delle-vigne-2016-750ml","title":"Botromagno - Pier delle Vigne 2018 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVineyard size: 13\u003cbr\u003eSoil composition: Calcareous and Volcanic Clay-Loam\u003cbr\u003eTraining method: VSP and Bush\u003cbr\u003eElevation: 1,800 feet\u003cbr\u003eVines\/acre: 1,600\u003cbr\u003eYield\/acre: 2.4 tons\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Southern \/ Western\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time: October\u003cbr\u003eFirst vintage of this wine: 1991\u003cbr\u003eBottles produced of this wine: 6,000\u003cbr\u003eVarietal composition: 60% Aglianico, 40% Montepulciano\u003cbr\u003eFermentation container: Stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003eLength of alcoholic fermentation: 20 days\u003cbr\u003eFermentation temperature: 79-82 °F\u003cbr\u003eMaceration technique: Racking\u003cbr\u003eMalolactic fermentation: Yes\u003cbr\u003eType of aging container: Barriques\u003cbr\u003eSize of aging container: 225 L\u003cbr\u003eAge of aging container: One-two years\u003cbr\u003eType of oak: French\u003cbr\u003eLength of aging before bottling: 24 months\u003cbr\u003eLength of bottle aging: 12 months\u003cbr\u003eTotal SO2: 70 mg\/L\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003cbr\u003epH level: 3.36\u003cbr\u003eResidual sugar: 0 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eAcidity: 6.15 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eDry extract: 43.4 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eBotromagno Pier delle Vigne 2018\u003cbr\u003eW I N E D E S C R I P T I O N\u003cbr\u003eThe namesake of this wine, Pier delle Vigne, was the right-hand man of Frederick II of Swabia\u003cbr\u003eand the one who is credited with introducing the first red wine grapes to Puglia. “His” wine is\u003cbr\u003epainstakingly produced from Montepulciano and Aglianico grapes grown in the winery’s finest\u003cbr\u003evineyards in the Murge hills. This blend successfully marries the structure and aging potential of\u003cbr\u003eAglianico with the softness and fruitiness of Montepulciano. The final wine is powerful yet\u003cbr\u003eelegant and has become one of Puglia's most sought-after treasures.\u003cbr\u003eT A S T I N G N O T E S\u003cbr\u003eOpaque ruby in color, aromas of wild red berries, vanilla, black pepper, tobacco leaf, cinnamon,\u003cbr\u003eand bittersweet chocolate abound on the nose. On the palate, the wine shows expressive notes\u003cbr\u003eof ripe berries and blackberries while boasting a velvety, elegant texture—this hearty red\u003cbr\u003eachieves perfect equilibrium between fruit and oak.\u003cbr\u003eF O O D P A I R I N G\u003cbr\u003ePair this wine with steak tartare, barbecue sauces, smoked paprika-crusted filets, and beef with\u003cbr\u003epoblano mole.\u003cbr\u003eV I N E Y A R D \u0026amp; P R O D U C T I O N I N F O\u003cbr\u003eW I N E M A K I N G \u0026amp; A G I N G\u003cbr\u003eA N A LY T I C A L D A TA\u003cbr\u003eP R O D U C E R P R O F I L E\u003cbr\u003eEstate owned by: Beniamino and Alberto\u003cbr\u003eD'Agostino\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker: Goffredo Agostini\u003cbr\u003eTotal acreage under vine: 125\u003cbr\u003eEstate founded: 1991\u003cbr\u003eWinery production: 6,000 Bottles\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Puglia\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botromagno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43573118664928,"sku":"113371","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/botromagno-murgia-pier-delle-vigne_1.jpg?v=1666385887","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/botromagno-pier-delle-vigne-2016-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}