Bocca Verde

2008 Umbria White Blend

Col Sant'angelo Bocca Verde is a captivating white blend from the enchanting Umbria region, showcasing the area’s unique terroir and winemaking tradition. This 2008 vintage presents a delightful light-bodied profile with a refreshing acidity that invigorates the palate, making it incredibly food-friendly. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring vibrant notes of citrus and stone fruits that are beautifully balanced by a slight minerality, bringing depth to each sip. This charming wine is crafted to be bone-dry, which enhances its crispness and makes it an ideal companion for a wide array of dishes, from seafood to light salads. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a meal, the Col Sant'angelo Bocca Verde is a delightful expression of Umbrian winemaking excellence.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

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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