{"product_id":"montepulciano-2021","title":"Montepulciano 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XpEY0bRELT8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"488\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eOur iconic Montepulciano commands attention with undeniable complexity and strength. Grown on the hottest, most exacting plot in our vineyard, these low-yielding vines achieve perfect physiological ripeness, delivering a wine that’s not for the faint-hearted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"490\"\u003eThis is concentration and complexity distilled: a wine that speaks deeply of Hans’ soul in the vineyard. Each sip reveals real elegance, power, and sumptuousness, an immense, emotional experience that makes every glass a moment to savour and unwind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"194\"\u003eAn exceptional season for our late-ripening, mighty Montepulciano. No effort was spared in the vineyard: spur-pruned, shoot-thinned, leaf-plucked and meticulously bunch-thinned to capture the purest expression of this Italian variety. Traditionally harvested by hand around Hans' birthday in early April, our 25-year-old vines produce exceptionally low yields, resulting in remarkable concentration, complexity and a flavour profile that truly reflects the soul of Hans' winegrowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHans' Winemaking Comments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfectly healthy grapes were destemmed and underwent an extended cold soak to extract exceptional flavour, colour and naturally occurring antioxidants from the skins. Wild yeast fermentation proceeded slowly at cool temperatures, followed by extended post-maceration to build depth, texture and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter gentle pressing, the young wine was transferred to French oak barriques for natural malolactic fermentation. It then matured for 36 months on its fine lees, allowing minimal oxygen exchange to gradually soften the tannins and acidity while preserving the purity of the fruit. Following three years in barrel, the wine was further refined by an additional two years of bottle maturation before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfined. Unfiltered. Bottled with only the minimum effective sulphur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlluring, complex and beautifully layered, the bouquet reveals dark cherries, blueberries and ripe plums intertwined with notes of violets, dark chocolate and exotic spices. The palate is vibrant yet seamless, with juicy acidity, finely rounded tannins and extraordinary depth. A wine of elegance, power and generosity, it unfolds with remarkable precision and emotion, culminating in an immensely long, lingering finish. Magnificent in its youth, it possesses the structure, balance and concentration to reward decades of careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTechnical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7381%;\"\u003e Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.2619%;\"\u003e100% Montepulciano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7381%;\"\u003eRootstock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.2619%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e101.14 \/ Riparia Gloire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7381%;\"\u003eVine Planted\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.2619%;\"\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7381%;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.2619%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShallow (\u0026lt;45cm) stony, gravel and sandy soil. Well drained, developed from stony alluvium. Not one row shows the same soil type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7381%;\"\u003ePlanting Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.2619%;\"\u003e5,500 vines\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7381%;\"\u003eYield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.2619%;\"\u003e2t\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7381%;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.2619%;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7381%;\"\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.2619%;\"\u003e\u0026lt;1g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7381%;\"\u003eAgeing Potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.2619%;\"\u003e15+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7381%;\"\u003eBottles Produced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.2619%;\"\u003e1470\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Matching Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"156\" data-start=\"142\"\u003eFood Match\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"159\" data-start=\"156\"\u003eTherese loves it with pasta, especially a rich Carbonara, or a perfectly grilled T-bone steak. Perhaps a touch of overindulgence... but this powerful wine thrives alongside hearty, generous dishes. Equally, it’s a joy to sip on its own at the end of the day, working quietly, and quite wonderfully, as a natural sleeping pill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hans Herzog Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50232597807341,"sku":"Monte 2021","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2430\/3373\/products\/montepulciano_314d5c46-5e25-426c-933a-978fa924dda2.jpg?v=1681340865","url":"https:\/\/www.herzog.co.nz\/products\/montepulciano-2021","provider":"Hans Herzog Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}