Umbria

Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends from Umbria, Italy

[ 95 points Veronelli Guide. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc made from six hectares fo vineyards at 400m above sea level, this is one of the estate's flagship wines. A deep, glowing dark red, with refined and evolved aromas recalling sticky blackberry, tobacco, spices, liquorice and chocolate. Opulent and elegant in the mouth, rich in silky tannins, well integrated in the taste, inspiring a rich and persistent finish on the palate. ] 95 points Veronelli Guide. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc made from six hectares fo vineyards at 400m above sea level, this is one of the estate's flagship wines. A deep, glowing dark red, with refined and evolved aromas…

Other White Blends from Umbria, Italy

[ 91 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): Made with Grechetto, Malvasia, Garganega, Sauvignon and Chardonnay in equal parts... opens to a saturated golden color with amber highlights. You definitely smell the waxiness and the power that comes from those grape skins, thanks to layers of honeycomb, sun-dried apricot and candied orange peel. This is a full-bodied white wine that could pair with foods better suited to reds. The finish offers dusty tannins and a touch of bitter astringency. Drink: 2018-2026. (Jan 2018) ] 91 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): Made with Grechetto, Malvasia, Garganega, Sauvignon and Chardonnay in equal parts... opens to a saturated golden color with amber highlights. You definitely smell the waxiness and the power that comes from…

Other Red Wines from Umbria, Italy

[ 92 points and 'Top 100 Wine of 2017 (#66),' Wine Spectator: This finely balanced Sagrantino layers creamy tannins with a pretty array of raspberry ganache, fig cake and dried sage flavors, accented by aromatic hints of rose petal and spice. Elegant and lightly juicy, with a subtle mineral streak that gains momentum on the finish. Drink now through 2027. (4/30/17) ] 92 points and 'Top 100 Wine of 2017 (#66),' Wine Spectator: This finely balanced Sagrantino layers creamy tannins with a pretty array of raspberry ganache, fig cake and dried sage flavors, accented by aromatic hints of rose petal and spice. Elegant…

Other White Blends from Umbria, Italy

[ Straw yellow in color, the wine shows intense and complex aromas, more fruity than floral with a felt presence of both citrus and tropical fruit. The flavors are supple and savory and recall the fruit first felt on the nose in a wine of much drinking pleasure. Alcohol 12%. Grape varieties: Predominantly Grechetto and Procanico. ] Straw yellow in color, the wine shows intense and complex aromas, more fruity than floral with a felt presence of both citrus and tropical fruit. The flavors are supple and savory and recall the fruit first felt on the nose in a wine of much drinking…

Other Red Blends from Umbria, Italy

[ A charming blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo. 'Benedic' is typically a beautifully pale, translucent wine. Registering just 12% alcohol, its color is calm, soft, and almost coppery. A pure, honest nose of red licorice, dried leaves, and fresh pipe tobacco introduces an ethereal caress of a palate with almost no detectable tannins. 'Benedic' is a pretty, tasty, plain-speaking wine with no makeup and no pretension, and its softly floral edge puts one in the mind of springtime. ] A charming blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo. 'Benedic' is typically a beautifully pale, translucent wine. Registering just 12% alcohol, its color is calm, soft, and almost coppery. A pure, honest nose of red licorice, dried leaves, and…

Other Red Blends from Umbria, Italy

[ 92 points James Suckling: Ripe plums, dried lavender, basil, tar, licorice and hot stones show here on the nose. Medium to full body, fresh acidity, round yet tight tannins and a fruity finish. Drink now. (10/20/17) ] 92 points James Suckling: Ripe plums, dried lavender, basil, tar, licorice and hot stones show here on the nose. Medium to full body, fresh acidity, round yet tight tannins and a fruity finish. Drink now. (10/20/17)

Other Red Blends from Umbria, Italy

[ 91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): The 2006 Montefalco Sagrantino Pagliaro is the most impressive of these new releases. It possesses striking freshness and vibrancy in its expressive red cherries, flowers, licorice and mint. Firm yet well-integrated tannins support the long, powerful finish. This is a beautifully centered, focused wine from Bea. The Pagliaro spent 38 days on the skins and was subsequently aged 10 months in steel and a further 25 months in cask. Readers who are sensitive to volatile acidity may find the Pagliaro too eccentric. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2026. (May 2011) ] 91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): The 2006 Montefalco Sagrantino Pagliaro is the most impressive of these new releases. It possesses striking freshness and vibrancy in its expressive red cherries, flowers, licorice and mint. Firm yet well…

Other Red Blends from Umbria, Italy

[ This wine is sourced from the San Valentino vineyard in Montefalco (altitude 1,300 feet). 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Montepulciano, all from a 50-year old vineyard. Harvest usually occurs in the final ten days of October. Bea puts all the dry reds through extensive cuvaison. In this instance, the wine usually macerates for approximately 30 days before being racked and prepared for the malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 3 years in stainless steel and an additional 4 to 12 months in bottle before release. ] This wine is sourced from the San Valentino vineyard in Montefalco (altitude 1,300 feet). 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Montepulciano, all from a 50-year old vineyard. Harvest usually occurs in the final ten days of October. Bea puts all the…

Other White Wines from Umbria, Italy

[ 91 points James Suckling: A dense white with a lightly chewy texture and lots of dried apple and pear character. Full body. Flavorful and beautiful. Tangy acidity at the end. Drink now. (10/20/17) ] 91 points James Suckling: A dense white with a lightly chewy texture and lots of dried apple and pear character. Full body. Flavorful and beautiful. Tangy acidity at the end. Drink now. (10/20/17)

Other Red Wines from Umbria, Italy

[ 92 points Wine Spectator: Silky and harmonious, this medium- to full-bodied red wraps grippy tannins in a beautiful, pure note of crushed black cherry, bolstered by hints of Asian five-spice powder, date and tea rose. Culminates in a long, minerally, smoke-tinged finish. Drink now through 2025. 4,000 cases made. (10/15/16) ] 92 points Wine Spectator: Silky and harmonious, this medium- to full-bodied red wraps grippy tannins in a beautiful, pure note of crushed black cherry, bolstered by hints of Asian five-spice powder, date and tea rose. Culminates in a long, minerally,…