{"product_id":"sondrete-sweet-tuscan-dessert-wine-la-regola-igt","title":"'Sondrete' Tuscan Passito Sweet Wine - La Regola IGT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 55px; height: 54px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nextnorth.com\/images\/Vorrei%20roundal%20Org.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; list-style: none outside none; padding: 0px; caret-color: #999999; color: #999999; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\" class=\"items\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; width: 80px;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003eWhite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; width: 80px;\"\u003eGrape\u003c\/span\u003eTrebbiano, Malvasia \u0026amp; Colombana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; width: 80px;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; width: 80px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e75cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; width: 80px;\"\u003eABV\u003c\/span\u003e12 \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; width: 80px;\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; width: 80px;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003eITALY \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; width: 80px;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003eTuscany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1121\" data-start=\"608\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"1121\" data-start=\"608\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"588\"\u003eThis is the ultra-premium dessert wine produced by the La Regola estate in Tuscany. It is a Passito-style wine made from white grapes that have been dried to concentrate their sugars and flavours before fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"588\"\u003eThis delicious sweet wine is produced following the 'Caratelli' process whereby the \u003cspan\u003emust is placed in small 100-litre oak barrels called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ecaratelli\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These are only half-filled and sealed with a cement cap, where the wine remains for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eat least 10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After the barrel aging, it spends another 12 months refining in the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSondrete is known for its intense, viscous and complex character.  It has s\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003etrong notes of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eapricot, plum, and caramel\u003c\/span\u003e, along with floral scents like pressed flowers and secondary hints of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003etobacco and rosemary\u003c\/span\u003e. On the palate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e It is luscious and full-bodied, offering high acidity to balance its intense sweetness. Reviewers often note flavours of \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ebutterscotch, white chocolate, and dried fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDue to its richness, it is best paired with \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eblue cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e (like Gorgonzola) or \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eextra-dark chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDoctor Wine (Daniele Cernilli)\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAB\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e2019 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e: Awarded a stellar \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e96\/100\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAC\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e2020 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e: Rated \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e95\/100\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAD\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFalstaff\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAE\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e2020 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e: Rated \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e93\/100\u003c\/span\u003e in the 2024 Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAF\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e2008 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e: Re-evaluated in 2021 with \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e93\/100\u003c\/span\u003e, demonstrating the wine's incredible aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAG\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Wine Journal – Eros Teboni\u003c\/span\u003e: Rated the 2020 vintage \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e94+\/100\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAH\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eWines Critic (Raffaele Vecchione)\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAI\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e2019 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e: Rated \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e95\/100\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAJ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e2020 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e: Rated \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e94\/100\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAK\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe WineHunter Award\u003c\/span\u003e: Consistently receives the \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eORO (Gold)\u003c\/span\u003e medal for excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAL\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAM\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e2019 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e: Rated \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e94\/100\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAN\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e2020 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e: Rated \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e93\/100\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAO\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGambero Rosso\u003c\/span\u003e: Awarded the prestigious \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e3 Bicchieri (Three Glasses)\u003c\/span\u003e for both the 2019 and 2020 releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAP\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBibenda (FIS)\u003c\/span\u003e: Awarded the maximum \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e5 Grappoli (Five Bunches)\u003c\/span\u003e for several consecutive years (2022–2024 Guides).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eVitae (AIS)\u003c\/span\u003e: Awarded \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e4 Viti (Four Vines)\u003c\/span\u003e, the highest possible recognition from the Italian Sommelier Association.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"nas4rb_30,nas4rb_31\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=nas4rb_2z\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"588\"\u003eOur Producer\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1121\" data-start=\"608\"\u003eLa Regola\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eLa Regola is located in Riparbella, on the Tuscan Coast, in the Cecina River valley, just a few miles from the sea. This area has long been ideal for growing grapes, with vineyards, olive trees, and cypress trees creating a classic Tuscan landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eArchaeological finds, including remains of an Etruscan settlement from the 7th century BC and many wine amphorae, show that winemaking here has a very long history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"662\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe soil is made of sandy layers rich in fossils, mixed with clay and iron. Along with the vineyards’ south-southeast exposure, this helps the grapes ripen evenly. As a result, the wines are elegant, well-structured, and have a long-lasting flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"662\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vorrei Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55540786397560,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/9127\/0821\/files\/Sondretelatest_22d5e352-df72-407b-93be-339d8affc5d5.png?v=1777401412","url":"https:\/\/www.vorrei.co.uk\/products\/sondrete-sweet-tuscan-dessert-wine-la-regola-igt","provider":"Vorrei Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}