Elvè

2012 Umbria Chardonnay

The Vigne Di San Luigi Elvè 2012 Chardonnay from Umbria is a beautifully crafted white wine that showcases the region's rich terroir. It presents a delightful balance with a medium body, offering a satisfying mouthfeel that is both refreshing and engaging. The acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the wine's character and providing a crisp finish that invites another sip. The fruit intensity stands out prominently, featuring vibrant notes of green apple, pear, and hints of stone fruit, perfectly complemented by subtle undertones of vanilla and toasted oak from its gentle ageing. This Chardonnay is expertly dry, making it an ideal pairing with a variety of dishes, from seafood to creamy pasta. Overall, the Vigne Di San Luigi Elvè exemplifies the charm of Umbria's winegrowing traditions, presenting a wine that is both approachable and sophisticated.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Butter

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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