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Ambo

2008 Umbria Sauvignon, Chardonnay

C.C. Sca Ambo is a captivating white wine from the picturesque region of Umbria, known for its harmonious blend of Sauvignon and Chardonnay grape varieties. This elegant wine exhibits a medium body, offering a delightful balance that appeals to both casual drinkers and connoisseurs alike. The acidity is refreshing and lively, adding a bright character that enhances the wine's overall appeal. With a moderate to high fruit intensity, C.C. Sca Ambo showcases vibrant notes of citrus and ripe stone fruits, making each sip a tantalizing experience. The wine presents a dry profile, allowing its crisp fruit flavors to shine through without overwhelming sweetness. This 2008 vintage is a true testament to Umbria's wine-growing potential and the craftsmanship of its winemakers.

Tasting notes:


Citrus Blossom, Green Apple, Mineral

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Green Apple

Green Apple

Mineral

Mineral

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 2

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Region:


Umbria
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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