2021 Collecapretta 'Le Cese' Sangiovese Umbria IGT, Italy
$39.99
Red wine made from Sangiovese vines grown in the hills and grown on trellises as typical in the Umbrian peasant tradition. Spontaneous fermentation occurs without temperature control, with 8 days maceration on the skins. The wine is aged in either cement/fiberglass/stainless steel. No sulfur is added and there is no filtering or fining.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Umbria
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Collecapretta
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Sangiovese
- Food Pairings Braised Things, Red Sauce, Gamey Meats, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics Red Fruit, Wild Side, Icon, No Sulfur
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