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2021 Collecapretta 'Il Burbero', Umbria, Italy
$45.00
“il Burbero” or “The Curmudgeon” is red wine made from later-harvest 80% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo, and 10% Merlot vines grown in the hills and grown on trellises as in the Umbrian peasant tradition. Spontaneous fermentation without temperature control, with 7 days skin maceration. No yeasts are added except those derived from grapes and from the cellar. Aged in stainless steel and cement tanks. No added sulfur and no filtering or fining.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Umbria
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Collecapretta
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Sangiovese , Ciliegiolo, Merlot
- Food Pairings Braised Things, Red Sauce, Gamey Meats, Fried Food
- Characteristics Red Fruit, Wild Side, Icon, No Sulfur, Juicy
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