Maris

2009 Umbria White Blend

The Decugnano Dei Barbi Maris is a captivating white blend from the enchanting region of Umbria, celebrated for its stunning landscapes and rich winemaking history. This 2009 vintage showcases a delightful interplay of fruity notes, offering a refreshing experience that welcomes the senses. With its bright acidity, this wine presents a mouthwatering quality that elevates its character, making it a fantastic companion for a variety of dishes. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing layers of citrus and stone fruit flavors, while the overall profile remains impeccably balanced. The wine exhibits a dry finish, leaving a clean and satisfying impression that invites another sip. This beautifully crafted wine truly reflects the terroir of Umbria, highlighting the skill and passion behind its production.

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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