Roccasossa

2010 Umbria 70% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Roscacossa Roccasossa is a delightful red wine from the beautiful Umbria region, showcasing a masterful blend of seventy percent Sangiovese, ten percent Canaiolo, and twenty percent Cabernet Sauvignon. This vintage from 2010 offers a captivating experience, exhibiting a medium-bodied structure that balances well with its vibrant acidity, which brings a refreshing quality to the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing luscious notes of red cherry and blackberry, enhanced by subtle undertones of spice and herbs. Tannins are medium and well-integrated, providing a graceful mouthfeel that supports the wine's complexity. The wine finishes beautifully dry, making it a versatile companion for a variety of dishes, from hearty pastas to grilled meats, truly embodying the essence of Umbrian winemaking.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

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

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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