Don Brizio

2022 Umbria Red Blend

The Briziarelli Don Brizio, a delightful red blend from the heart of Umbria, showcases a captivating deep red hue that hints at its vibrant character. This 2022 vintage expresses a medium body that is beautifully balanced with a lively level of acidity, making it both refreshing and invigorating. The fruit intensity is pronounced, offering enticing notes of dark berries and ripe cherries that dance on the palate. Tannins are firm yet approachable, contributing to a structured mouthfeel that enhances its overall complexity. The wine presents a dry profile, making it an excellent choice for pairing with a variety of dishes, from hearty pastas to roasted meats. The careful craftsmanship behind this blend shines through, promising an enjoyable experience for both casual drinkers and seasoned wine enthusiasts alike.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Spices

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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