{"product_id":"beau-constantia-lucca-2023","title":"Lucca 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Image Slider Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Product_Description_Moritz_Smelling_Wine.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Moritz Smelling Wine\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLucca\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003ca href=\"\/en-at\/collections\/weingut-beau-constantia\" title=\"Beau Constantia Winery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeau Constantia\u003c\/a\u003e is a blend of almost equal parts \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e. The first impression is a delightfully \u003cstrong\u003eintensely spicy taste experience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLucca entices the nose with aromas of \u003cstrong\u003egrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edark Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e. This delight lingers on the palate thanks to its \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied character\u003c\/strong\u003e and unique taste, with aromas of \u003cstrong\u003edark fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eComposition of this cuvée:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e53% \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, 37% \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFranc\u003c\/strong\u003e, 10% \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product--description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eBlended wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"South African Cuvées\" href=\"\/en-at\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eCuvées\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are among the \u003cstrong\u003emost expensive wines\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world. \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux wines\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epremium wines\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eRioja region\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eSpain\u003c\/strong\u003e are also \u003ca title=\"South African Cuvées\" href=\"\/en-at\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eCuvées\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. In addition, the world's \u003cstrong\u003efinest Champagnes\u003c\/strong\u003e are usually \u003cstrong\u003eCuvée Champagnes\u003c\/strong\u003e, made from the grape varieties \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pinot Noir from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-at\/collections\/rebsorte-pinot-noir\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chardonnay grape variety from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-at\/collections\/rebsorte-chardonnay\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and Pinot Meunier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"South African Cuvées\" href=\"\/en-at\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eCuvées\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are also made in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks in particular to the country's \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric ties\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003cstrong\u003eFrench wine world\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBut what exactly is a cuvée?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eEssentially, a \u003cstrong\u003ecuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e is made by \u003cstrong\u003eblending\u003c\/strong\u003e different grape varieties together in a fermentation vessel. Blending \u003cstrong\u003egrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003edifferent vineyard sites\u003c\/strong\u003e can also result in a wine being called a \u003cstrong\u003ecuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are generally two different stages at which grapes from different sites and varieties can be blended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome Winemakers \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003cstrong\u003egrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e during \u003cstrong\u003epressing\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the grapes ferment \u003cstrong\u003etogether\u003c\/strong\u003e in the fermentation vessel. However, blending after fermentation is more common. In this method, \u003cstrong\u003ewines that have already fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003eblended\u003c\/strong\u003e so they can mature together during ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Single Image Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Grape_Variety.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Grape Variety\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Single Image Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Food_Pairing.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Wine and Food Pairing\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe Lucca from \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeau Constantia Winery \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore-gbr.myshopify.com\/collections\/weingut-beau-constantia\" title=\"Beau Constantia Winery\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore-gbr.myshopify.com\/collections\/weingut-beau-constantia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeau Constantia\u003c\/a\u003e pairs well with \u003cstrong\u003ebeef\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003elamb dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beau Constantia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62062074855692,"sku":"BE-1002-23","price":28.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/lucca-2022-beau-constantia-the-winestore-de-1554326.jpg?v=1790856551","url":"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/en-at\/products\/beau-constantia-lucca-2023","provider":"The WineStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}