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Arcosesto

2009 Umbria Grechetto 50%, Procanico 30%, Malvasia 20%

Cantina Altarocca's Arcosesto is a delightful white wine that beautifully showcases the unique terroir of Umbria, crafted from a harmonious blend of Grechetto, Procanico, and Malvasia. This vintage from 2009 reveals a pale golden hue, inviting the taster to explore its captivating aromas. On the nose, expect a bouquet of citrus blossoms, stone fruit, and subtle floral notes that dance harmoniously together. The palate is lively, boasting crisp acidity that enhances the wine's refreshing character, while layers of bright fruit flavors delight with a vibrant and expressive profile. The texture is supple with a well-balanced body, making this wine incredibly food-friendly. A wonderful choice for light seafood dishes or a summertime picnic, Cantina Altarocca Arcosesto encapsulates the essence of Umbria in every sip.

Tasting notes:


White Peach, Honey, Almond

White Peach

White Peach

Honey

Honey

Almond

Almond

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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