{"title":"Umbria Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eUmbria is a central \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italian-wines\" title=\"Italian Wines\"\u003eItalian wine\u003c\/a\u003e region known for rolling hills, medieval towns and expressive wines from Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Grechetto and Trebbiano Spoletino. Its continental climate, clay and limestone soils and historic vineyards create rich reds and vibrant whites that showcase the heart of Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scacciadiavoli-montefalco-sagrantino-75cl","title":"Scacciadiavoli Montefalco Sagrantino 2018 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eScacciadiavoli was founded in 1881 and is one of the oldest and most revered estates in the Montefalco region of Umbria, combining over a century of tradition with considered modern winemaking. Their Montefalco Sagrantino is the estate's flagship wine and one of the most serious expressions of this extraordinary indigenous variety anywhere in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSagrantino is one of the most remarkable and singular red grapes in the world, found almost exclusively in the hills around Montefalco in Umbria, and Scacciadiavoli's version is a benchmark. Inky, powerful, and built for the long haul, this is a wine of extraordinary concentration and depth that rewards patience and demands food. One month of skin maceration extracts every ounce of colour, tannin, and flavour the variety has to offer, while careful oak ageing softens and integrates the structure without taming the wine's wild, commanding character. A bottle to open on a special occasion, or to lay down and revisit in five to ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% Sagrantino grown in the Montefalco hills of Umbria, where the rugged, landlocked terrain and continental climate produce grapes of exceptional concentration. The grapes undergo an extended maceration of one month on skins, extracting the deep colour, firm tannins, and intense fruit character that define the variety. Fermentation takes place in large, old French oak vats, followed by ageing with 50% in barrel (15% new oak), allowing oxygen to gradually soften the powerful structure and integrate the tannins into a wine of genuine harmony and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInky black in colour with an intense and brooding nose of deep black fruit, cassis, and spice. The palate is full-bodied and commanding, with firm, well-integrated tannins complemented by ripe black fruit, mineral notes, wild herbs, and subtle spice. A wine of real presence and longevity, with a finish that lingers long after the glass is empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural match for wild boar ragu, slow-braised beef shin, bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted lamb, venison, aged pecorino, or a board of strong, mature cheeses. Decanting for at least an hour is strongly recommended to allow the wine's full character to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSagrantino 100%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scacciadiavoli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250902532439,"sku":"119604","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Scacciadiavoli_Montefalco_Sagrantino_2018_75cl.jpg?v=1773316943"},{"product_id":"scacciadiavoli-montefalco-rosso-75cl","title":"Scacciadiavoli Montefalco Rosso 2022 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eScacciadiavoli is one of Umbria's most historic estates, situated in Montefalco, the rugged and landlocked heartland of central Italy that sits south-east of Tuscany. With a long history of wine farming and a fierce dedication to indigenous varieties, Scacciadiavoli is the definitive address for Sagrantino, a grape found virtually nowhere else on earth and capable of producing wines of extraordinary power, depth, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontefalco Rosso is the more approachable expression in the Sagrantino family, blending the variety's inky intensity and firm tannins with Sangiovese and other local grapes for a wine that is bold and characterful without demanding years of cellaring. This is a wine for those who want something genuinely different: an outlier, an original, a red that stands apart from the crowd. Tons of red berry fruit, a refreshing finish, and tannins that are firm but harmonised make it a natural at the dinner table. It only gets better with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards of Montefalco sit on the rugged hills of Umbria, where the wild, landlocked terrain and continental climate produce grapes of exceptional concentration and character. Sagrantino, the indigenous variety at the heart of this wine, is one of the most tannic grapes in the world, requiring careful viticulture and winemaking to bring it into balance. Scacciadiavoli's long experience with the variety ensures the tannins are managed with skill, producing a Montefalco Rosso of genuine harmony and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby in colour with an expressive nose of red berries, dark cherry, and earthy, wild herb notes typical of Umbrian reds. The palate delivers generous red berry fruit with a firm tannic backbone that is nicely harmonised and well-integrated. The finish is refreshing and clean, with the structure and grip that make this wine a natural partner for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb match for wild boar ragu, slow-braised beef, lamb with rosemary, grilled sausages, hearty pasta dishes, aged pecorino, or a generous charcuterie board. The wine's firm tannins and refreshing acidity make it an ideal companion for rich, flavoursome food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSangiovese \u0026amp; Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scacciadiavoli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51251038945623,"sku":"121044","price":16.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Scacciadiavoli-Montefalco-Rosso-2022-75cl.jpg?v=1767349506"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/umbria-wines.oembed","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}