{"product_id":"cycles-gladiator-zinfandel-etats-unis","title":"Cycles Gladiator - Zinfandel - 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eCycles Gladiator Zinfandel is crafted from vineyards located in California, primarily in coastal areas and inland valleys that benefit from a sunny climate tempered by oceanic influence. The grapes come from parcels selected for their ability to produce ripe fruit while retaining good freshness. The soils, a blend of alluvial, sandy, and clay deposits, offer efficient drainage and promote even ripening. This geological diversity allows the generous and spicy character of Zinfandel to fully express itself in the Cycles Gladiator style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Zinfandel grapes from Cycles Gladiator are harvested at optimal ripeness, then destemmed before fermentation in tanks, a process carried out to preserve aromatic intensity and fruit richness. Maceration is conducted in a way that extracts color and ripe tannins without harshness, with regular pump-overs. After fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels to impart structure, complexity, and spicy notes, while retaining the juicy and luscious character of the grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003eripe black fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ejammy raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy plum\u003c\/strong\u003e , enhanced by hints of \u003cstrong\u003eblack pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003esweet spices\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a subtle \u003cstrong\u003etoasty oak\u003c\/strong\u003e influence. The palate is ample and supple, supported by \u003cstrong\u003erounded tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emoderate acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e that balances the richness of the fruit, while the warm and lingering finish leaves an impression of \u003cstrong\u003evelvety texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epersistent spice\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":56582933348700,"sku":null,"price":20.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Box of 6 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":56582933381468,"sku":null,"price":122.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/zinfandel_lodi_2016__2416416_1.png?v=1769593171","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-at\/products\/cycles-gladiator-zinfandel-usa","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}