Sanjolais

2019 Umbria Red Blend

The Mani Di Luna Sanjolais is a captivating red blend from the beautiful Umbria region, showcasing the area's rich terroir and winemaking traditions. This 2019 vintage dazzles the eye with its vibrant red hue, promising a sensory journey that is both inviting and complex. On the palate, it offers a medium body that strikes a harmonious balance between richness and approachability, making it an ideal companion for various dishes. The acidity is bright and refreshing, giving the wine a lively character that enhances its food-friendliness. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing charming notes of dark cherries and ripe plums, while subtle undertones of earthiness lend depth and intrigue. Tannins are well-integrated, providing structure without overwhelming the palate. This wine's delightful dryness rounds out its profile, making it a truly delightful choice for any occasion.

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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