Calanco

2003 Umbria Red Blend

Tenuta Le Velette Calanco is a captivating red blend from the picturesque region of Umbria, showcasing the depth and character that the area is known for. This 2003 vintage presents a beautiful crimson hue, inviting you to explore its rich profile. The wine offers a harmonious balance of emollient body and moderate acidity, leading to a velvety mouthfeel that caresses the palate. Its fruit intensity is pronounced, featuring lush notes of dark cherry and plum, complemented by an undercurrent of earthy spice. The tannins are firm yet approachable, ensuring a well-structured wine that can be enjoyed both now and after some further aging. With its dry nature, Calanco is a delightful companion to hearty dishes, making it a must-try for any red wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Spices

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

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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