750ml
Raina Rosso della Gobba Umbria IGT
The freshness of Sangiovese and the enveloping tannin of Sagrantino make this wine harmonic, with a long and pleasant finale.
Varietal: 70% Sangiovese, 15% Montepulciano, 15% Sagrantino
Appellation: Umbria IGT
Production Zone: Montefalco, in Umbria; altitude 220-300 mt a.s.l.
Soil: Medium consistency and rich in texture
Vinification: Gentle pressing, on the skins for 10 days then fermentation with indigenous yeast in stainless steel
Maturation: 18 months in stainless steel and cement tanks, 6 months in the bottle
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Bright ruby red intense color. A friendly, convivial red wine. An amazing drinkability in the name of the red fruits, freshness and spices. Well integrated tannins.
- It pairs perfectly with stewed red meat, meat sauce pasta, cold cuts and salami, roasted and grilled meat, aged cheeses
Winery Profile
- Francesco Mariani is a chef and vine grower in Montefalco, Umbria. He makes wine from biodynamic grapes together with his friend and assistant Andrea Mattioli. “Raina” was the nickname of the previous owner of the field where they planted the first of their Sagrantino vines. This name for the cantina to preserve the link between the land and its history.
- Cantina Raìna was founded in 2002. Cantina Raina has 10 hectares of vineyards and is between 220 and 300 meters a.s.l. The soil is of medium consistency and rich in texture, with mainly southeasterly exposure. Spurred cordon are used to train the red grapes and Guyot for the white grapes, with planting density at about 5,700 vines per hectare.
- The planted varietals are Sagrantino, Sangiovese,Syrah, Grechetto, Montepulciano, Merlot, and Trebbiano Spoletino.