Colbadia

2006 Umbria White Blend

The Cantina Cardeto Colbadia is an enchanting white blend from the picturesque Umbria region, beautifully crafted in the vintage year of 2006. This delightful wine showcases a radiant yellow hue, hinting at its potential complexity. On the palate, it reveals a graceful balance with a medium body and a refreshing acidity, making it truly approachable and food-friendly. The fruit intensity is pronounced, with vibrant notes of stone fruits and citrus that harmonize wonderfully, while a subtle minerality rounds out the experience. This wine is dry, allowing the flavors to shine without being overwhelmed by sweetness. The Cantina Cardeto Colbadia is an exquisite choice for those seeking a sophisticated yet approachable white wine that embodies the essence of Umbria.

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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