{"title":"Il Cigno","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"il-cigno-merlot","title":"the Cigno Merlot","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003eIl Cigno Merlot Terre di Chieti\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e An accessible Italian Merlot with juicy cherry fruit and a smooth, soft finish. What style does Il Cigno Merlot have? Medium-bodied, fruit-driven, and slightly spicy, it's the kind of wine you'll pour again without a second thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e Vineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e The grapes come from Italy, Abruzzo, from the IGT Terre di Chieti. This is a selection within the Walraven Sax line, focused on pure, ripe fruit and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e Vinification and maturation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e Modern vinification, aged in stainless steel, preserves the red fruit's brightness and maintains the wine's fresh signature. The ripe character remains beautifully balanced thanks to the light, pleasant structure. Alcohol 12.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e Grape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eMerlot – Terre di Chieti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e 100% Merlot. Juicy, smooth, and accessible, with an emphasis on cherries and a hint of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e Tasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e Ruby red in color. The nose reveals cherries and a subtle spicy note. The palate is medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, and finishes soft and rounded. Serve at 16–18°C. Delicious with tomato pasta dishes, grilled poultry, lasagna, or an antipasti platter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walraven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775743430735,"sku":"703","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/Productafbeeldingen-1080px_1080x1080px_15.webp?v=1763988258"},{"product_id":"il-cigno-bianco","title":"the White Cigno","description":"Il Cigno has been making the finest Italian wines for quite some time. The winery was founded out of a pure love for Italian viticulture, particularly the Terre di Chieti wine region. Years ago, the winery planted vineyards there with both red and white grape varieties. Over the years, Il Cigno has continued to develop and invested heavily in modern winemaking techniques, a completely renovated winery, while preserving its ancient traditions. This allows them to create exceptional wines using all the techniques available, and at a great price. And that, perhaps, is the best part of Il Cigno's wines.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e De samenstellign van de il Cigno Bianco\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nTrebbiano is perhaps Italy's favorite grape. This variety is universally appreciated for its versatility. Il Cigno Bianco combines Trebbiano with a well-known grape: Chardonnay. These grapes complement each other surprisingly well, bringing out the best in each other. The abundance of sunshine the grapes enjoy in Abruzzo results in a wonderfully fruity wine with fresh notes. After the long ripening period on the vines, it's time to harvest the bunches. This is always done mechanically and at night, when the risk of damage to the bunches is least. Upon arrival, the bunches are placed on sorting tables to ensure only the best grapes are pressed. The resulting juice is exceptionally pure and elegant.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What does Il Cigno Bianco taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe aroma is rich in fruit, but also a subtle floral note. We even detected hints of honey somewhere in the distance. This honeyed aroma is also present in the taste, creating the perfect balance of fruitiness without the wine becoming overly acidic. It's no wonder Il Cigno Bianco has been one of the best-selling wines in this price range for years.","brand":"Walraven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775742218319,"sku":"704","price":6.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/il-cigno-bianco_704.webp?v=1770044889"},{"product_id":"il-cigno-pinot-grigio","title":"il Cigno Pinot Grigio","description":"Il Cigno Pinot Grigio is a fresh and fruity white wine from the Terre di Chieti region of Italy. This wine is loved for its pure character and accessible flavor, perfect for any occasion.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e About the Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n Il Cigno wines represent quality and a careful selection of the finest wines from renowned wine regions. The name Il Cigno, meaning \"the swan,\" evokes the elegance and purity that characterize these wines.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Vineyard and Terroir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe vineyards are located in Terre di Chieti, a beautiful wine region in Abruzzo, central Italy. The Mediterranean climate and rich soils provide ideal conditions for the Pinot Grigio grape to ripen while retaining its freshness and aromatic intensity.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Vinification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n After careful harvesting, the grapes are vinified in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. This method ensures that the natural freshness and fruity aromas of Pinot Grigio are optimally preserved.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Tasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n The Il Cigno Pinot Grigio has an inviting aroma of white fruit like apple and pear. On the palate, the wine is soft and elegant, with fresh acidity and delicate notes of flowers and citrus. This perfect balance makes the wine wonderfully refreshing and versatile.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Serving Temperature and Gastronomic Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nServe this wine chilled at 8-10°C. Il Cigno Pinot Grigio pairs beautifully with light dishes such as salads, fish dishes, shellfish, or simply as an aperitif with drinks.","brand":"Walraven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775943643215,"sku":"6411","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/il-cigno-pinot-grigio_6411.webp?v=1770110141"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-il-cigno.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}