Il Raggio

2007 Umbria White Blend

Le Velette Il Raggio is a captivating white blend from the stunning Umbria region, showcasing the elegance and complexity that the area is renowned for. This 2007 vintage presents a radiant white color, inviting you into its fragrant embrace. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of crisp acidity and a luscious body, making it refreshing yet generous. The fruit intensity is prominent, with delightful notes of stone fruits and floral undertones dancing gracefully, while the wine remains impeccably dry, allowing for an uplifting experience. This beautifully crafted wine exemplifies the artistry of Umbria’s unique terroir, ensuring a truly enjoyable moment with every sip.

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

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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