Hédoné

2010 Umbria 25% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc

Cirulli Hédoné is a captivating red wine from the enchanting region of Umbria, presenting an exceptional blend of equal parts Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. With a medium-bodied structure, it embraces a delightful balance of flavors, showcasing ripe dark fruits and subtle herbal undertones. The bright acidity adds a refreshing lift, enhancing the wine's complexity and making it food-friendly for a variety of occasions. Tannins are notable yet smooth, contributing to the wine’s overall elegance and approachability. This vintage from 2010 reveals a sophisticated richness, allowing the wine to be enjoyed now while also having the potential for further aging. Overall, Cirulli Hédoné is dry, offering a satisfying finish that leaves a lasting impression on the palate.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

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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