Umbria lies in the centre of Italy to the south of Tuscany. The main appellation is Orvieto, producing white wines from Trebbiano, which are generally very simple and often dull. Like Tuscany, Sangiovese is the main red grape variety, with many producers making interesting wines, particularly in Montefalco and Torgiano.
Tasting notes: This wine is made from 85% Chardonnay and 15% Grechetto grapes from vines planted at Antinori's Castello della Sala in Umbria, at elevations ranging between 200 and 400 metres. The varieties are vinified separately and the musts remain in contact with the skins for about 8 hours at 10°c to maximise the wine's aromas. Fermentation is in French oak barriques, and the wine then remains on the lees in the barriques for about 5 months, during which time it completes its malolactic fermentation. It then spends a further 10 months in the bottle in the historic cellars of Castello della Sala before being released.
The result is a complex array of aromas of citrus, pineapple and pears blending with vanilla from the oak used for ageing. Excellent and unspoilt varietal character. Well-structured palate with a long, satisfying finish.
Tasting notes: The wine is of a straw yellow color with golden tinges. It has a fruity aroma with clear varietal characteristics and hints of vanilla and toasty notes. The wine is beautifully structured, elegant, and has a great minerality.
Tasting notes: The 2008 vintage was truly one to remember: a rather mild winter was followed by a spring with very intense rains, which, in turn, was followed by a summer filled with beautiful weather.
Cervaro expresses an intense fragrance with aromatic notes of citrus, pears, and acacia flowers, which blend with hints of vanilla to heighten the wine's complexity. It is full-flavored and well-structured, with sweet notes of butter and hazelnut, while simultaneously persistent and minerally. The wine is intended for evolving and aging well in the bottle.
Tasting notes: 100% Grechetto which has a straw yellow appearence with hints of gold. The nose is fresh and intense with tropical fruit overtones and a dry palate. This would be an ideal match for hors d'oeurves and fish dishes as well as cheeses and cold meats. Excellent with mature cheese "fossa stagionato".
Tasting notes: A fresh, crisp wine with lots of citrus fruits. If you like a Pinot Grigio give this a try. An equal blend of Grechetto, Malvasia and Trebbiano. Good weight and complexity. Stylish.
