Lucius

Umbria Sangiovese

Casa Segreta Lucius, a Sangiovese from Umbria, showcases a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas that capture the essence of the region. This red wine offers a balanced profile with a medium body that complements its moderate acidity and fruit intensity. The Sangiovese grape variety brings a touch of elegance to the glass, with notes of cherries, herbs, and earthiness that dance on the palate. An inviting dryness adds to the overall sophistication of Casa Segreta Lucius, making it a perfect companion for Italian cuisine or a cozy evening by the fireplace.

Tasting notes:

Plum

Cherry

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, Beef Bolognese, Pasta Marinara

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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