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RedUmbriaIGT

Rosso Outsider Umbria Rosso IGT

by Arnaldo Caprai · Umbria, Italy

AppellationUmbriaIGT
TypeRed
GrapesMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Arnaldo CapraiUmbria, Italy

About this wine

Grapes

The 2004 vintage is an equal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested from the first week of September through the first ten days of October. Fermentation lasts 23–26 days at no more than 30 °C.

Ageing

The wine matures for 18 months in French oak barrels, followed by eight months of refinement in bottle.

Tasting profile

The blend has a distinctive character, with strength and elegance.