Vitalonga Elcione 2005
Price £9.10
Stock Level: 146
| Grape: | Merlot 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% |
| Strength: | 13.5% |
| Style: | Medium Bodied |
| Size: | 750ml |
| Cellar Notes: | Merlot and Cabernet melt, showing their Umbrian soul, that adds character, charm and magic. There is an international taste, made of elegance and balance. The ruby red colour, spicy perfume, and the vanilla on your nose embellishes the fruit. |
| Appearance: | Pronounced ruby red
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| Aromas: | Red fruit, wrapping and spicy, with herb overtones |
| Palate: | Varietal characteristics, fruity with traces of vanilla and spices, finish is softly persistent |
| Serving Notes: | Meat dishes, medium maturing cheese, salumi of the Italian tradition; a wine to be drunk at 18° or 15° during summertime
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Vineyard notes
: Vitalonga
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The Vitalonga Estate is boutique vineyard, located in Ficulle on the upper Orvieto hills, where the western border of Umbria meet Tuscany and Lazio. A land where Umbrian-Tuscany-Lazio vine growing traditions have been meeting since Etrurian and Roman Empire, when Figule was on Eastern border of Tuscia. Their wines are the greatest expression of Italian oenological production and their quality is recognised by the excellent scores given by experts of the most important domestic and international guidebooks.
Product Review
Vitalonga, Elcion 2005 Umbria IGT Ripe red cherry and a hint of sweet spice off sets the firm tannins beautifully. Medium body and balanced acidity would compliment tomato pasta sauces or herby veg. http://www.thewinetaster.co.uk
Emma Bailie - 89 out of 100
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