{"title":"The Wine People","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pure-prosecco-rose","title":"Pure Prosecco Rose NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight, elegant sparkler. Wild raspberry, crisp \u0026amp; dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eDelicate and complex bouquet with fruity notes that remind of peach, green apple and lemon. Floral notes of acacia and rose. Fresh and light on the palate, with balanced acidity and body; Round and full bodied structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fermentation is long, lasting a full 60 days, and uses the closed tank (Charmat) method, whereby the clarified juice is fermenetd and then filtered within a series of large steel tanks under pressure, to retain the beautiful ripe fruit notes and steely acidity that this style of wine is famous for. The pale pink colour is derived from the 15% element of still Pinot Noir in the blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-hot-product panel-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" id=\"Producer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Wine People\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-start\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2009 Stefano established a new business called ‘The Wine People’ in partnership with Frenchman, Philippe Marx, and Dutchman Peter Kosten. They have combined their skill and experience to bring affordable good value wines from across Italy, with the help of renowned Italian winemaker Stefano Chioccioli who makes all the wines. \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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match : \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfect as an aperitif, excellent with canapes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e10.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape : \u003c\/strong\u003eGlera 85% \u0026amp; Pinot Noir 15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer : \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Wine People\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry : \u003c\/strong\u003eVeneto, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine People","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":56026024804726,"sku":"ITS-PPR-001","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/5289\/files\/PureProseccoRose600.jpg?v=1755700394"},{"product_id":"floralba-prosecco","title":"Floralba Prosecco","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful, light Italian sparkler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHugely enjoyable, this gentle, easy-going, everyday drinking fizz from North Eastern Italy, will go down a treat. Made to our own specifications, this is a great example of good value Prosecco.  \u003cspan\u003eThe nose gives aromas of pear, white flowers and lemon zest. The palate is clean and crisp with apple notes, leading to a light and refreshing finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all good Proseccos, this wine is made from 100% Glera, the local grape to this region of Veneto. The grapes are picked in the cool of the morning to avoid any oxidation or skin discolouration, and the grapes pressed lightly to release the best and most flavoursome juice. Fermented in a series of tanks, using the Charmat (closed Tank) method, the wine is inoculated with selected yeasts, fermented and clarified under pressure in tank, and the wine bottled young to preserve the natural grapey fruit and delicious acidity and forward fruit notes that this style of wine is famous for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine people : In 2009 Stefano Girelli established a new business called 'The Wine People' in partnership with Frenchman - Philippe Marx and Dutchman - Peter Kosten.  They have combined their skill and experience to bring good, affordable wines from across Italy, with the help of reknowned Italian winemaker Stefano Chioccioli.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match :\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect as an aperitif, with canapes - just enjoying with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e10.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape : \u003c\/strong\u003eGlera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer : \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Wine People\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry : \u003c\/strong\u003eVeneto, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine People","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":56695303340406,"sku":"ITS-FLO-001","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/5289\/files\/FloralbaProsecco600.jpg?v=1764255302"},{"product_id":"dea-del-mare-vino-bianco-nv","title":"Dea del Mare Vino Bianco NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eVibrant, citrus fruit with hints of wild herbs. 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After racking, selected \u003cbr\u003eyeasts are added in order to start the alcoholic fermentation maintaining a constant \u003cbr\u003etemperature of 18°C in stainless steel tanks for approximately 10 -15 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match : \u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious alongside seafood pasta, grilled courgettes, white meats or soft cheeses. 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