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Ca' Andrea

2004 Umbria Red Blend

The Gritti Ca' Andrea is a captivating red blend from the prestigious Umbria region, renowned for its enchanting landscapes and rich winemaking traditions. This 2004 vintage showcases a deep ruby hue, hinting at the complexity that awaits. With a medium body, it strikes a delightful balance between richness and approachability, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes. The wine boasts a high acidity that invigorates the palate, providing a refreshing quality that begs for another sip. Fruit intensity shines through with prominent notes of dark cherries and blackberries, harmoniously intertwined with subtle baking spice nuances. The tannins are notably firm yet well-integrated, adding structure to the wine while enhancing its overall elegance. This blend skews toward dry, ensuring a smooth finish that lingers beautifully. Savoring the Gritti Ca' Andrea is an invitation to experience the essence of Umbria in every glass.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

Baking Spice

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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