COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
La Palerna
REGION
Umbria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Palerna Cospaia 1441 is a red wine from Umbria, Italy, crafted from a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine's name references the historical Cospaia Republic, which existed as a free state from 1441 to 1826. The La Palerna estate is located at an elevation of 550-600 meters on the border between Umbria and Tuscany. The winery's philosophy is to produce high-quality wines, with winemaking guided by oenologist Mauro Monicchi. The vineyards were planted in 2002 on the 90-hectare estate.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the historical Cospaia Republic (1441-1826).
Fact 02
Grown at an altitude of 550-600 meters.
Fact 03
Located near the historical site of Pliny the Younger's villa.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Palerna Cospaia 1441 involves spontaneous fermentation, utilizing natural yeasts to initiate the conversion of sugar to alcohol. Selective extraction of polyphenols is employed to manage tannin development and color. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. The estate's vineyards are situated at an altitude of 550-600 meters and have a southwest exposure.
