Eliana

2013 Umbria 50% Grechetto 50% Malvasia

Cirulli Eliana is a delightful white wine from the enchanting region of Umbria, crafted from an elegant blend of fifty percent Grechetto and fifty percent Malvasia. This vintage from 2013 showcases a vibrant and inviting profile, with a body that strikes a delicate balance, offering a refreshing experience on the palate. The wine presents a bright acidity that contributes to its lively character, making it particularly food-friendly for a variety of dishes. With a medium fruit intensity, it reveals notes of ripe stone fruits and citrus, creating an alluring fragrance. Displaying a mild dryness, Cirulli Eliana is an accessible choice for those seeking a satisfying and well-crafted wine that embodies the essence of its Italian origins.

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

Pairs well with:

Seafood, Pasta Primavera, Light Seafood

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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