{"product_id":"il-rio-white-cuvee-annita-2020","title":"Il Rio – White Cuvee ANNITA 2020 - 20% OFF!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% OFF – NOW ONLY S$39.20 (UP: S$49). Rare Tuscan White Cuvée – 2020 Vintage, Now 6 Years Old. Beautifully Mature, Rich, Creamy and Wonderfully Complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIl Rio ANNITA 2020 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistinctive, barrel-fermented Tuscan white wine from the cool hills of Mugello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced by Paolo Cerrini and Manuela Villimburgo at their tiny family estate near Vicchio, north of Florence. An unusual blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Nero vinified as a white wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ANNITA demonstrates how varieties more commonly associated with Burgundy and cooler European regions can thrive in Tuscany's Apennine foothills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards benefit from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclay-rich soils, a continental climate and pronounced day-to-night temperature variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving aromatic intensity and natural acidity. Following careful grape preparation, the wine undergoes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efermentation in French oak barriques, including partial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 months of barrel maturation and further bottle refinement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This patient approach creates a white wine with considerable texture, depth and ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 offers an inviting bouquet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe pear, golden apple, white peach and citrus zest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacacia blossom, dried herbs, vanilla, toasted almonds and delicate buttery nuances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry, medium- to full-bodied, creamy and beautifully rounded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining ripe orchard fruit with refreshing acidity, gentle oak spice and a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow 6 years old in 2026, ANNITA 2020 is entering a particularly interesting stage of maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its youthful fruit character is giving way to more complex notes of honey, toasted nuts and gentle spice, while the wine's underlying freshness provides balance. Unlike simple, youthful white wines, ANNITA has the richness and structure to reward several years of bottle development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating mature Tuscan white – rich, aromatic and beautifully textured, combining Burgundian elegance with a distinctly Italian personality. Ready to enjoy now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden straw yellow with developing amber-gold reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroast chicken, grilled seafood, lobster, scallops, creamy mushroom pasta, porcini risotto, roast pork and mature cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Particularly delicious with buttery seafood dishes and poultry in creamy sauces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11–13°C, ideally around 12°C. 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