Cantine Alliani

2011 Umbria White Blend

The Agria Dei F Lli Alliani Ss Cantine Alliani, a delightful white blend from the picturesque region of Umbria, offers a captivating experience for wine enthusiasts. With a harmonious balance, this wine showcases a medium body that is complemented by refreshing acidity, making every sip invigorating. Its fruit intensity reveals prominent notes of ripe orchard fruits, coupled with subtle floral overtones that elevate its character. The overall profile is remarkably dry, contributing to its delightful crispness, and it provides a well-integrated finish that leaves a lasting impression. This wine encapsulates the essence of Umbria's vineyards, showcasing the region's unique terroir and dedication to quality winemaking.

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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