Il Ruspo

2009 Umbria Sangiovese

The Barbi Il Ruspo is a captivating red wine from the esteemed Umbria region, showcasing the vibrant character of Sangiovese. This 2009 vintage delights the senses with its medium body and impressive balance, offering a wonderful expression of fruity intensity. Vibrant cherry and plum notes are elegantly intertwined with subtle hints of spice, providing a delightful complexity. The acidity is bright and refreshing, enhancing the wine's overall liveliness, while the polished tannins contribute a smooth texture that invites further exploration. With its food-friendly profile, Barbi Il Ruspo is a versatile companion for a variety of dishes, making it an excellent choice for both casual gatherings and more sophisticated soirées.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Plum

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Pasta Marinara, Spaghetti

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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