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Riccardo

Umbria Sangiovese

La Veneranda Riccardo, a Sangiovese from Umbria, is a delightful red wine that embodies the essence of this picturesque Italian region. It offers a medium body that perfectly balances acidity and fruit intensity, creating a harmonious and elegant profile. The Sangiovese grape, renowned for its versatility and character, shines through in this well-crafted wine. The rich red color hints at the vibrant flavors and aromas of cherries, plums, and subtle earthy notes that dance on the palate. La Veneranda Riccardo is a true reflection of Umbria's winemaking prowess and a must-try for any wine enthusiast seeking a taste of Italian tradition.

Tasting notes:


Cherry, Blackberry, Earth

Cherry

Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Spaghetti, Pasta Marinara

Region:


Umbria
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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