Wines
Rosso Umbria - Ross Igt
Produced with Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot grapes picked by hand in our vineyards, after fermentation on the skins in steel containers for about 10 days, during which the must is turned manually from time to time, the wine is aged for a part in steel and one in oak barrels of different sizes.
| Grape varieties | Sangiovese 60% Cabernet 20% Merlot 20% |
| Tasting notes | The wine has a lively ruby color. The nose is dense and at the same time lighthearted and full of fragrance. On the palate the centre of attention becomes the contrast between the tannin and the acidity that emerges from the full bodied wine. |
| Serving suggestions | With dishes that are valued for their vitality like pork and the various recipes based on this meat. |
Palazzone
In 1969 the Dubini family bought the property Palazzone, constructed by Cardinal Teodorico at the bidding of Pope Boniface VIII as a hostel for pilgrims on their way to Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of 1300 A.D. Today after a restoration with respect for the noble architecture, Palazzone” is a boutique hotel with elegant suites. The hilly portion of the land adjacent to Rocca Ripesena, with its superb view of Orvieto on its majestic crag, consisted of sedimentary soil and clay.
Angelo Dubini decided to plant 25 hectares to vines of varieties that he expected would make wine of great complexity and character. In 1982 his two sons, Giovanni and Lodovico, made the first small vintage from these grapes. In 1988 their vintage was sufficient to justify the construction of a winery to process all their own grapes and also to organise and begin the commercial marketing of what is now Palazzone”wine regarded as one of the most significant labels in Umbria.
Umbria
With neighbours in Marche, Tuscany and Latium, Umbria’s rolling hills are well suited to viticulture. Although its output is less than a third of that of Tuscany, the region is gaining a reputation for unique modern wines at a fraction of the price of its celebrated neighbour. One of Umbria’s most famous exports is Orvieto, an appellation that has long pleased consumers in both its traditional abboccato style and as a modern dry wine. The golden, off-dry abboccato and amabile styles have recently been rediscovered as dessert wines. Although the local Procanico often dominates the blend, various grape varieties are permitted, including Malvasia and Grechetto.
