Colle Di Giove

2017 Umbria White Blend

Cantina Fratelli Pardi Colle Di Giove is a delightful white blend hailing from the picturesque region of Umbria. This 2017 vintage showcases a vibrant and luminous hue that invites exploration. On the palate, the wine reveals a refreshing and invigorating character, marked by a lively acidity that dances harmoniously with its medium fruit intensity, offering notes of crisp apple, citrus zest, and subtle stone fruit. The structure is elegantly balanced, with a pleasant dryness that enlivens the overall experience, making it an ideal companion for a variety of culinary delights. With its enticing complexity and food-friendly nature, this wine perfectly embodies the charm and richness of Umbrian winemaking tradition.

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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