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Thybris Lago di Corbara Sangiovese DOC wine — Castello di Corbara winery — Dionysus

Thybris Lago di Corbara Sangiovese DOC

by Castello di Corbara · Umbria, Italy

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Appellation
Lago di CorbaraDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
100% Sangiovese
Vineyard
Viavalle vineyard overlooking Lake Corbara
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Castello di CorbaraUmbria, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Thybris comes from the Viavalle vineyard, which overlooks Lake Corbara. The vines grow on south- to southwest-facing hillsides at 200 m above sea level in predominantly alluvial soil rich in river pebbles. They are trained to spurred cordon with 6–8 buds, with yields capped at 7,000 kg/ha.

Grapes

100% Sangiovese, harvested from late September to early October.

Vinification

The grapes ferment in stainless-steel vats at 25–28°C. Maceration lasts 15–18 days, with regular manual punch-downs to break the cap of skins.

Ageing

The wine matures for 12 months in French oak casks, followed by 5–6 months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Intense ruby red. The nose brings together ripe red fruit, spices, coffee, vanilla, plum, violet, chestnut and tobacco. The palate is round and full, with smooth tannins and a long finish.

Serving and pairing

Pair with salami, grilled meat, juicy roasts or aged cheeses.

Label / history

Thybris developed from the Sangiovese vines overlooking Lake Corbara and an effort to express the area's red-wine identity. Its name pays tribute to the nearby Tiber, a river linked both to local history and to the estate's viticultural choices.