Foglio 11

2012 Umbria Red Blend

Calcabrina Foglio 11, a captivating red blend from the beautiful Umbria region, showcases the charm and complexity synonymous with its storied terroir. This wine radiates a deep, inviting red hue, promising an exciting tasting experience. On the palate, it presents a medium-bodied profile, harmoniously balancing delightful acidity that brings a refreshing brightness. The fruit intensity is prominent, exuding flavors of ripe red berries and subtle dark fruit undertones that dance elegantly with hints of spice. Its tannins are notable yet smooth, providing a rounded structure that enhances the overall mouthfeel. This 2012 vintage offers a well-integrated dry finish, making it a wonderful companion for a variety of dishes or an enjoyable sip on its own. The Calcabrina Foglio 11 captures the essence of Umbria, embodying the region's rich winemaking heritage.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

Baking Spice

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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