{"title":"UMBRIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Umbria_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1551707881\" alt=\"Panoramic View of the medieval town, Orvieto, in Umbria\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eUmbria is affectionately known as the \"green heart\" of Italy. It is the only region in the centre of the country without a coastline, defined instead by its lush, rolling hills, ancient hilltop towns, and a rich, deeply traditional approach to food and wine. Because it sits right next door to Tuscany, Umbrian wines are often quietly overlooked, which means they offer some of the most exciting and rewarding discoveries for wine lovers looking for something a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe region is famous for two very distinct styles of wine. For white wine fans, the historic town of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eOrvieto\u003c\/b\u003e is the star, producing crisp, refreshing, and incredibly food-friendly whites, typically driven by the local Grechetto grape. On the red side, the undisputed king is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"275\"\u003eSagrantino\u003c\/b\u003e, grown around the beautiful town of Montefalco. This unique grape produces big, bold, and deeply coloured red wines packed with dark blackberry flavours and a warming, spicy finish. Whether you are looking for an easy-drinking white for the courtyard or a powerful, comforting red, Umbria is a fantastic region to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"san-giovanni-della-sala-orvieto-classico-superiore","title":"San Giovanni della Sala Orvieto Classico Superiore 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastello della Sala is located in Umbria approximately ten miles (18 kilometers) from the city of Orvieto. The San Giovanni della Sala Orvieto Classico Superiore is produced from grapes grown in the Castello della Sala vineyards and is blend of Grechetto and Procanico (native Italian grapes) alongside international grape varieties, Viognier and Pinot Blanc. The first vintage of this wine was the 1990 and it is intended as a new style and interpretation of Orvieto Classico. San Giovanni della Sala shows a light straw colour with greenish highlights. On the nose, pleasurable notes of tropical fruit fuse with light mineral sensations. The palate is noteworthy for its balance between structure and freshness, a fine savoury character, and an attractive persistence of flavours of yellow fruit.[#intro]A contemporary representation of Orvieto from the iconic Castello della Sala estate...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castello della Sala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23161496338490,"sku":"A22SANGIOVANNISALA-1","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/San_Giovani_Orvieto.jpg?v=1557474895"},{"product_id":"castello-della-sala-cervaro-della-sala","title":"Castello della Sala Cervaro della Sala 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe name Cervaro comes from the noble family that owned Castello della Sala during the 14th century, Monaldeschi della Cervara and this award winning white wine is named in honour to the family. A blend of Chardonnay grapes and a small quantity of Grechetto the concept was to craft a white wine that had the capacity to age over time and represent the elegance and complexity of this unique estate. First produced in 1985, the Cervaro della Sala was one of the first Italian white wines to have both malolactic fermentation and ageing take place in barriques. Cervaro della Sala 2022 is a light straw yellow in color with greenish hues. The nose presents slight smoky notes of cedar and flint followed by floral hints of Spanish broom and mimosa blossoms. The palate is vibrant, fresh characterized by notes of vanilla, lemon butter and small pastries. Cervaro della Sala has outstanding aging potential but can be enjoyed immediately. 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Straw yellow in colour the wine offers a striking bouquet of ripe fruits: peach, grapefruit, and pineapple. The palate is full well balanced and persistent with a bracing and savoury freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castello della Sala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31308864061507,"sku":"A23VIPERA-1","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Vipera_2.jpg?v=1614605373"},{"product_id":"antinori-castello-della-sala-muffato-della-sala","title":"Castello della Sala Muffato della Sala 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntinori's Muffato della Sala is a fascinating dessert style wine made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Grechetto, Traminer, Sémillon and Riesling all affected by Botrytis Cinerea (noble rot). The morning mists and local microclimate favour the development of this rot which reduces the water content of the grapes. The resulting concentration of sugars and aromas give the Muffato its special and unmistakeable flavour. A wonderful golden yellow in colour, the wine shows an important aromatic and flavour complexity characterised first by floral and honeyed aromas and then fresher notes, citric and mineral in the bracing savour they bring to the wine. Though still young, the wine is already balanced but is destined to evolve over time and greatly increase in complexity.[#intro]Mouth filling, sweet but not too sweet, with light savoury sensations \u0026amp; long finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castello della Sala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31315397115971,"sku":"A22MUFFATO","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Muffato.jpg?v=1577708743"},{"product_id":"antonelli-trebium-trebbiano-spoletino","title":"Antonelli Trebium Trebbiano Spoletino 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntonelli's Trebium is an organic white wine made from 100% old vine Trebbiano Spoletino grapes. Once at the winery the grapes are soft pressed via gravity and fermented in large oak barrels, before being left to age on the lees for 6 months. Intense straw yellow in colour Trebium displays intense fruity and floral aromas that lead onto a structured and full palate. Citrus and tropical fruits, alongside almond and hint of spiciness are balanced by a seam of fresh acidity. A perfect partner with prosciutto ham, terrines and carpaccio. Can also be served with first course fish dishes, spaghetti carbonara, saffron risotto or with main dishes such as rich fish stews and rare, roast beef. 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The palate is full, balanced and well structured with the Sangiovese component adding a real freshness to the wine. A wine of real drinkability that goes well with flavoursome first courses (ravioli, risotto, tagliatelle); red meats and mature cheeses.[#intro]Wonderful organic Montefalco Rosso blending Sangiovese, Sagrantino \u0026amp; Montepulciano grapes to great effect...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antonelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31980687851587,"sku":"A23ANTONELLIMONTROS-1","price":21.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/RossoMontefalcoBottle.jpg?v=1596823308"},{"product_id":"antonelli-montefalco-sagrantino","title":"Antonelli Montefalco Sagrantino 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the traditional red wine of Montefalco, made exclusively from Sagrantino grapes, from vines grown for centuries on the slopes of the Umbrian hills. Little known outside of Italy Sagrantino di Montefalco is characterised by its great structure and capacity for longevity. Antonelli's organically grown Sagrantino grapes undergo gravity-fed fermentation in contact with the skins, thereafter clarification occurs spontaneously without the need for clarification. The wine is then matured in large oak barrels for at least 18 months and then settles in glass lined cement vats for some months before being bottled. Sagrantino di Montefalco requires a minimum 37 months ageing prior to its release. Intense ruby red in colour the nose is rich and powerful, ethereal and very complex with notes of fruit and aromatic herbs, featuring citrus, cherry, wild berry, mint and oregano. The palate is structured, with firm integrated tannins and a perfect partner with grilled and roast meats, stewed red meats, game and mature hard cheeses. 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Fermentation takes place using gravity due to the two levels of the cellar with skin contact lasting 3 to 4 weeks and then malolactic fermentation taking place in wood. Maturation takes place in large oak barrels for at least 30 months, followed by some months in glass lined cement vats before being bottled unfiltered, where it rests for a further 2 years prior to release. Dense, powerful and long lived, this is a superior expression of Sagrantino and the eponymous single vineyard from where it hails. Intense ruby red in colour the aromas are rich and powerful, ethereal and very complex. Typically characterised by notes of fruit and aromatic herbs, with citrus features, cherry, berry, mint and oregano. On the palate this wine is very structured, with firm and integrated tannins. 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Once fermentation is complete, the wine is transferred to barriques where malolactic fermentation takes place followed by a 9-month aging period. Sodale is deep red in colour with purplish hues. On the nose aromatic notes of red fruit and sweet spices are in perfect harmony with woody vanilla notes. 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