Alborato

2008 Umbria Red Blend

Cantine Cardetto Alborato is a captivating red blend from the picturesque region of Umbria, renowned for its rich winemaking traditions. The 2008 vintage showcases a vibrant red hue, inviting you to explore its delightful character. This wine provides a full-bodied experience, harmoniously balanced with high acidity that keeps it refreshing and lively on the palate. The fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing layers of dark cherry and blackberry intermingled with subtle notes of spice, adding complexity to each sip. The tannins are notable, providing structure without overwhelming the wine's overall elegance. As a dry red, Cantine Cardetto Alborato is a fantastic choice for pairing with hearty dishes or enjoying on its own, making it a perfect addition to your wine collection.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Plum

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Umbria

While not as famous as Piedmont or Tuscany, Umbria offers some exceptional wines for the intrepid explorer. The "green heart of Italy," Umbria is the only region in Italy that neither borders the sea nor another country. Among its ruggedly beautiful hillsides and forests are 13 wine-producing areas, growing a wealth of grape varieties. Most common is Sangiovese, which is sometimes blended with Umbria's unique red grape, Sagrantino. This grape is responsible for some incredibly dense and tannic wines. But Umbria is probably best understood through its zesty dry whites, especially Orvieto, a blend of Grechetto and Trebbiano that is typically unoaked and bursting with complex fruity flavor. The IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) classification within Italy's winegrowing and winemaking world specifically links the place or region where the fruit was grown to the quality of the finished product. It is the broadest of the classifications within the country's system.

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