Rocca di Tufo

2009 Umbria Red Blend

Rocca Di Tufo' Rocca di Tufo is an exquisite red blend that hails from the picturesque region of Umbria. This 2009 vintage showcases a vibrant red color, captivating the eye and promising a delightful tasting experience. On the palate, this wine exhibits a medium body, providing a pleasing mouthfeel that is both inviting and smooth. The acidity is bright and refreshing, offering a perfect balance that enhances the wine's complexity. A harmonious blend of fruit-forward qualities reveals notes of ripe cherry and plum, creating a luscious flavor profile. The tannins are notable yet refined, adding structure without overwhelming the palate. This wine is crafted to be dry, making it highly versatile for food pairings, and it embodies the essence of Umbrian terroir with every sip.

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

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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