Ciliegiolo

2007 Umbria Red Blend

The Vallantica Ciliegiolo, a striking red blend from the beautiful Umbria region, is a delightful expression of its vintage. This wine showcases a captivating ruby hue that draws you in, hinting at the vibrancy within. On the palate, it presents a full-bodied richness, complemented by a juicy acidity that enlivens each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring charming notes of cherry and ripe plum, making it both engaging and pleasurable. The tannins are remarkably well-integrated, providing a firm yet approachable structure that lends itself beautifully to food pairings. This well-crafted wine is dry, offering a crisp and refreshing finish that invites you to return for another taste, showcasing the elegance and complexity of Umbrian winemaking.

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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