Carlo Massimiliano Gritti

2005 Umbria Red Blend

The Caandrea Carlo Massimiliano Gritti is a captivating red blend from the renowned Umbria region of Italy, showcasing the unique terroir that this area is known for. With a striking deep red hue, this wine offers a complex bouquet of dark fruits and subtle earthy undertones, making it incredibly inviting. The palate is beautifully structured, featuring a harmonious balance between medium acidity and notable tannins, which contribute to its elegant mouthfeel. This medium-bodied wine boasts a prominent fruit intensity that lingers on the taste buds, leaving behind a rich, satisfying finish. As a dry red, it pairs exceptionally well with a variety of dishes, highlighting the versatility of Umbrian wines.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

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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