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Explore the exquisite flavors of white and red wines from Assisi, including the renowned red Sagrantino from Montefalco. From robust reds to elegant whites, experience the diverse range of Umbrian wines.
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Index • White and red wines from Assisi • Red D.O.C. Assisi • Red biological wines from the Hilss • Red wine rubesco Lungarotti • Red wine Sagrantino Montefalco • Sagrantino from Montefalco • Red wine from Montefalco • White wine torre di Giano Lungarotti
WHITE AND REDWINES FROM ASSISI Two good table wines obtained from the crushing of Sangiovese, Canajolo, Montepulciano grapes for the red wine; Trebbiano, Grechetto, Malvasia for the white. The former suitable with roast, the latter with hors-d’œuvres or with second course. They both have of Umbrian wines, at a very convenient the bouquet price. Their labels are illustrated with figures of St. Clare and St. Francis copied from fresco paintings by Simone Martini in the lower church of St. Francis Basilica.
REDD.O.C. ASSISI This red wine from the DOC zone of Assisi has been honoured many times over, and is among the best wines of Umbria. Full-bodied but harmonious, it is aged just enough to develop its bouquetfully. Although produced in limited quantity it has a great balance between qualityand price.
RED BIOLOGICAL WINES FROM THE HILLS From the Altotiberini hills a red wine, produced in Umbria by methods of the Biological Agricolture (Reg. CEE 2092/91) according to the rules of the Association of Italian Biological Agricolture. Excellent in quality, it combines the pleasure of drinking with the certain knowledge of its genuine nature and at an extremely interesting price.
RED WINE RUBESCOLUNGAROTTI Produced from Sangiovese and Canajolo grapes from the sunny hill side vineyards of Torgiano, it has an intense ruby red colour. It is a noble, full-bodiedwine with a well-balanced, harmonious bouquet. Aged in oak barrels, once bottled it continues to improveto full maturity.
RED WINESAGRANTINO MONTEFALCO A. CAPRAI Heir to a long tradition of wine production from the gentle umbrian hillsides, today’s Sagrantino is made from superb grapes transformed by the winemakers into a noble wine,ruby red, dry, velvet smooth with just a slight bitter aftertaste. It goes particularly well with special roasts or game. Uncorked several hours ahead of time, if served at a temperature of 15°-18°c., it is sublime.
SAGRANTINOFROM MONTEFALCO An excellent wine with the same characteristics of the code V7, produced by Cantine dei Colli Spoletini.
RED WINE FROMMONTEFALCO A brilliant ruby red winethat is dry yet harmonious with intenseripenedfruit on the palate. It has rich bodyand persistent finish. This goes perfectly with red sauces, red meats, and semi-aged cheeses. Serve between 16°C and 18°C opening the bottle at least one hour beforehand.
WHITE WINE TORREDI GIANO LUNGAROTTI Produced exclusively from Trebbiano and Grechetto grapes, this is an elegant, refined wine. A brilliant, palestraw colour, it is pleasantlydry and fruity. Young and sparkling, it also makes a perfect aperitif. Serve wellchilled (8° - 10° c.).
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