Wines |
White wines from Umbria
| Producer: Antinori
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| Wine: Cervaro 2006
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| Region: Umbria
Country: Italy |
| Grape: Chardonnay |
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. |
 Price: £45.00 |
Size: 75cl |
Colour/style: White |
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| Producer: Antinori
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| Wine: Antinori Bramito Del Cervo Chardonnay 2008
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| Region: Umbria
Country: Italy |
| Grape: Chardonnay |
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| Price: £15.50 |
Size: 75cl |
Colour/style: White |
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| Producer: Chiorri
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| Wine: Grechetto 2009
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| Region: Umbria
Country: Italy |
| Grape: Grechetto |
| 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". |
| Price: £9.95 |
Size: 75cl |
Colour/style: White |
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| Producer: Chiorri
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| Wine: Zeffiro NV
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| Region: Umbria
Country: Italy |
| Grape: Trebbiano, Malvasia, Grechetto |
| 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. |
| Price: £7.50 |
Size: 75cl |
Colour/style: White |
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