Torre Maggiore

2006 Umbria Red Blend

Le Poggette Torre Maggiore is a captivating red blend hailing from the enchanting Umbria region, celebrated for its picturesque landscapes and rich winemaking traditions. This vintage from 2006 showcases a deep ruby color that hints at its complexity. On the palate, the wine presents a medium-bodied profile, beautifully balanced by a lively acidity that adds brightness and refreshes the senses. The fruit intensity is prominent, evoking luscious flavors of dark berries, cherries, and subtle hints of spice, making each sip a delightful experience. The tannins offer a firm structure without overwhelming, providing just enough grip to enhance the wine's longevity. With its dry character, Le Poggette Torre Maggiore is an exceptional companion to a variety of dishes, making it a perfect 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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