2020 Collecapretta 'Il Forestiero', Umbria, Italy
$68.00
“il Forestiero” or “the Stranger” (a reference to the grape emerging from a more famous nearby wine appellation) is 100% Sagrantino from a single row of old vines. Spontaneous fermentation without temperature control, with 10 days skin maceration.. Aged for a year in fiberglass tanks before bottling. No added sulfur and no filtering or fining. *Very limited*
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Umbria
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Collecapretta
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Sagrantino
- Food Pairings Braised Things, Red Sauce, Gamey Meats, Steak!
- Characteristics Big Power, Black or Blue Fruit, Wild Side, Icon, No Sulfur, Dressed to Impress
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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