{"product_id":"barbarossa-riserva-ti-doc-merlot-cantina-alla-maggia","title":"Barbarossa Riserva Ticino DOC - Merlot Cantina alla Maggia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canton Ticino, Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-intensity garnet red with brilliant ruby reflections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A floral bouquet of slightly dried flowers, with fruity notes of bilberry and wild blackberry, accompanied by a light woody touch and pleasant smoky nuances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the palate, the wine presents a pleasant balance and medium structure. The tannins are delicate and well-integrated, offering a dry sip that maintains the typical softness of Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs perfectly with charcuterie boards and semi-aged cheeses, succulent cheeseburgers, and pasta with beef ragù\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards are located in both the Sopraceneri and Sottoceneri regions, with sandy soils in the Maggia delta and silty soils in the Sottoceneri. The vines are trained using the spurred cordon system with a density of 4,600 vines per hectare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual harvest takes place between the second and third week of September. Fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks and truncated conical wooden vats, followed by aging in truncated conical vats and second-fill barriques for approximately 24 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 Barbarossa Riserva is the flagship label of Cantina alla Maggia, dedicated to the medieval conqueror Frederick Barbarossa. Aging in different types and shapes of wood imparts elegance and persistent notes to the wine. The 2021 vintage benefited from a mild winter and a cool spring, followed by a hot summer with good diurnal temperature variation, ideal conditions for grape ripening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e DOC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and scores:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 vintage of Barbarossa Riserva was awarded 90 points by Falstaff magazine in 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Product images are for illustrative purposes only; the label design or bottle shape may vary depending on the vintage or the winery's rebranding. The shipment of the order is guaranteed, and purely aesthetic differences do not entitle the customer to a free return (more details on the Terms and Conditions page).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantina alla Maggia","offers":[{"title":"2021 \/ 50 cl","offer_id":53502612210012,"sku":"7611848001457","price":15.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2022 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":53502612308316,"sku":"Barbarossa-Riserva-2022","price":23.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/files\/2024-06-11-15-24-0639828.png?v=1742938025","url":"https:\/\/www.tivinum.ch\/en\/products\/barbarossa-riserva-ti-doc-merlot-cantina-alla-maggia","provider":"Tivinum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}