{"title":"Red Wine","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"antonio-manuel","title":"Antonio Manuel","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, a Portuguese nobleman who was the 66th Prince and Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. He was a benevolent and sophisticated man, popular with the Maltese people, and mostly remembered for the founding of Floriana, the construction of Fort Manoel and the Manoel Theatre, and the renovation of the city of Mdina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis opulent blend of Merlot (60%) with Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) typically conveys cassis, strawberry and other red forest-fruit both on the nose as well as on its palate, with undertones of chocolate and caramel. The complexity and intensity of this wine tends to vary from year to year depending on the extent the weather permits the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to ripen, given that they are the last to mature before the typical September storms in Malta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merlot vines were mostly planted between 2003 and 2007 while the Cabernet Sauvignon were planted in 2003. The yield is restricted to up to 1.6kg per vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is best stored and served at a temperature of 18°C and complements poultry, rabbit, and lightly spiced dark meats such as lamb, as well as salmon and tuna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the experimental vintages dating back since 2006, it is not unreasonable to expect this wine to age at least 10 years, in some exceptional years twenty or more. Circa 9,000 bottles are produced annually depending on yield and weather conditions. Decanting one hour prior to consumption is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ta Betta Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252444815693,"sku":"BET-ANT-RW-14-75","price":58.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/3346\/4141\/files\/Ta-Betta-Antonio-Manoel-White-31_d89cb2b2-27b7-4aba-82fc-710864acb8c4.png?v=1769604449"},{"product_id":"philippe-villiers","title":"Philippe Villiers","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by Philippe Villiers de l’Isle Adam, the French Grand Master warrior-knight who took over Malta in 1530 after the loss of Rhodes to the Ottoman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis robust blend of Syrah with Cabernet Franc typically conveys forest-fruit on the nose with undertones of tobacco, black and bell pepper. Up until 2019, the Syrah to Cabernet Franc blend was 70% to 30%, this has since changed to 65% to 35%, the more recent vintages arguably more exotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were mostly planted in 2003 and the yield is restricted to up to 1.8kg per vine for the Syrah and up to 1.6kg per vine for the Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is best stored and served at a temperature of 18°C and complements strong meat dishes, stews, and lightly spiced aromatic food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom experimental vintages dating back since 2006, it is not unreasonable to expect this wine to age at least 10 years, we trust that some vintages will last a few decades. Circa 12,000 bottles are produced annually depending on yield and weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecanting one hour prior to consumption is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ta Betta Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252444881229,"sku":"BET-PHL-RW-14-75","price":58.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/3346\/4141\/files\/Ta-Betta-Philippe-Villiers-White-3_1_1_a30139fe-b38b-4072-ba85-fe0223f68273.png?v=1769604253"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/3346\/4141\/collections\/Red_Wine_5ea22a15-6d17-44cd-b4ad-93e6c4d16d89.png?v=1769700908","url":"https:\/\/s3.com.mt\/collections\/red-wine.oembed","provider":"S3 Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}