Apo

2006 Umbria Red Blend

Poggio Bertaio Apo is a captivating red blend from the esteemed region of Umbria, showcasing the remarkable craftsmanship of its vintage, 2006. This wine greets the senses with a rich ruby hue, inviting you in for a delightful experience. On the palate, it reveals a medium-bodied profile, with a balanced tension between its bright acidity and soft tannins that create an elegant mouthfeel. The fruit intensity shines through with prominent notes of ripe red cherries and plums, enhanced by subtle hints of earthy undertones and spices. This well-structured wine is beautifully dry, making it a versatile choice for a variety of meals or simply to savor on its own. Poggio Bertaio Apo embodies the essence of Umbria’s terroir, promising a memorable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

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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