Spoletino

2008 Umbria Trebbiano Spoletino

The Perticaia Spoletino is a delightful white wine that showcases the unique characteristics of the Trebbiano Spoletino varietal, hailing from the picturesque region of Umbria. This exquisite vintage from 2008 presents a pale straw color that catches the eye, inviting you to explore its aromatic complexity. On the palate, it reveals a lightweight and refreshing body, with a bright acidity that enlivens the senses and adds an invigorating liveliness to each sip. The fruit intensity is moderate, offering notes of citrus and stone fruits, which are beautifully complemented by minerality distinctive to its terroir. The wine is bone-dry, ensuring a crisp finish that makes it exceptionally food-friendly, pairing wonderfully with seafood and light pasta dishes. Overall, the Perticaia Spoletino is a captivating expression of its varietal and region, a must-try for any white wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:

Pear

Lemon

Honeysuckle

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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