La Madeleine Pinot Nero

2021 Umbria Pinot Noir

La Madeleine S.S. La Madeleine Pinot Nero is an outstanding Pinot Noir from the picturesque region of Umbria. This 2021 vintage captures the essence of Italian craftsmanship, boasting a beautifully balanced full-bodied structure that displays the classic elegance Pinot Noir is known for. The bouquet is a delightful medley of red berries, blackcurrant, and delicate floral notes, creating a tantalizing aroma that invites you in. On the palate, vibrant acidity harmonizes gracefully with the wine's velvety tannins, leading to a refined and lingering finish. This Pinot Noir, with its uplifting fruit intensity and exceptional depth, is a testament to the terroir of Umbria, making it a brilliant choice for both casual gatherings and sophisticated dinners. Enjoy it with a variety of dishes, from creamy pasta to tender roasted meats, to fully appreciate its versatile food-friendly nature.

Tasting notes:

Raspberry

Cherry

Earth

Pairs well with:

Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Mushrooms, Mushroom Stew

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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