{"product_id":"paolo-leo-numen-chardonnay","title":"Paolo Leo Numen Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full, rich white wine from coastal vineyards in Puglia, fermented in oak and aged on its lees to give added structure and persistence to its peach and apricot fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon colour, pronounced fruity bouquet of peach and apricot, with hints of vanilla and almonds; well-structured, with a medium to full bodied, perfectly balanced with a good freshness. Lingering finish, with notes of honey and apricot jam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay is a white grape variety that adapts very well to different territories and winemaking techniques. Fermenting and\/or ageing Chardonnay wine in French oak barrels improves its complexity, structure and persistence, adding also notes of vanilla and other oak-derived spices. In addition, oak fermented\/aged Chardonnay acquires longevity, developing fascinating tertiary aromas if kept properly in the bottle, even after a few years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaolo Leo, the owner of a historic winery named after him, started his business in the heart of Salento in Apulia, which is considered southern Italy. Today the winery has become a modern company with a completely computerized bottling line that is able to bottle 6,000 bottles per hour. The Leo family has been able to build a cutting edge and innovative company that is not only famous in Italy alone but in the entire world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe harvest generally takes place in the second ten days of August; basic conditions for the success of this wine is the right maturation of the grapes. The bunches of hand-harvested grapes are partially dried before pressing in order to concentrate their ripe, juicy flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft pressing for a delicate extraction, followed by maceration during 8-9 hours at a temperature of 10 °C. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in American and French oak barrels at a controlled temperature. At the end of fermentation, the wine is left in contact with its lees, which are periodically stirred (“batonage”); the substances released by yeasts during this process further increase the wine’s structure and complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for 6 months in stainless steel vessels and 3 months in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHints of vanilla and almond from the oak and a long, honeyed finish make this a fine partner for vegetable dishes, fish and lighter meats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North South","offers":[{"title":"2025 \/ 75cl","offer_id":56602010812802,"sku":"NOSO-PLNC25","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8412\/5228\/files\/paololeonumenchardonnay.jpg?v=1777569974","url":"https:\/\/ndjohn.co.uk\/products\/paolo-leo-numen-chardonnay","provider":"ND John Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}