Nerocavalieri

2009 Umbria Pinot Nero

The Castello Di Magione Nerocavalieri is a captivating red wine from the picturesque Umbria region, crafted from the noble Pinot Nero varietal in the 2009 vintage. With its enchanting ruby hue, this wine presents an alluring profile marked by a vibrant expression of red fruit flavors. On the palate, it showcases a medium-bodied finesse complemented by well-integrated acidity, which adds a refreshing brightness to the overall tasting experience. The wine's tannins are notable yet refined, providing a gentle structure that supports the luscious fruit while allowing for a smooth finish. This wine is dry, making it an excellent companion for a variety of culinary delights, and promises to delight both the casual drinker and the discerning wine enthusiast alike.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Eggplant Parmesan, Mushroom Risotto, 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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