Alighieri

2011 Umbria Pinot Grigio

Rubino Del Marchese Alighieri is a delightful white wine from the esteemed region of Umbria, showcasing the elegance and charm of the 2011 vintage. This Pinot Grigio presents a medium-bodied profile with a refreshing acidity that balances beautifully with its prominent fruit intensity, revealing notes of ripe pear and juicy green apple. The wine is crafted to be dry, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes. The overall experience is enhanced by subtle floral hints, creating a mouthwatering impression that is both inviting and uplifting. Enjoy this wine on a sunny day or as a versatile pairing for seafood and light pasta dishes.

Tasting notes:

Pear

Honey

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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