COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot
PRODUCER
Castello di Corbara
REGION
Umbria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Il Caio Sangiovese Merlot is an Umbria IGT red wine from Castello di Corbara, a producer with a history dating back to 1200. The wine is a blend, typically 60% Sangiovese and 40% Merlot, cultivated on vineyards overlooking a lake in the hills between Orvieto and Todi. Castello di Corbara is dedicated to sustainability and the preservation of its territory, with a focus on re-evaluating indigenous grape varieties. The estate is extensive, covering 1000 hectares, with 100 hectares devoted to vineyards.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are located between 150-300 meters above sea level.
Fact 02
The estate spans 1000 hectares, with 100 dedicated to vineyards.
Fact 03
Castello di Corbara emphasizes the re-evaluation of indigenous grapes.
Fact 04
The wine ages for 3-5 months in French and Slovenian oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Il Caio Sangiovese Merlot is produced by Castello di Corbara, a winery with a long history. The wine is a blend of Sangiovese (typically 60%) and Merlot (typically 40%), cultivated in Umbria. Following harvest, which usually occurs in mid-September, the wine undergoes fermentation. A key step in its production is aging for 3 to 5 months in French and Slovenian oak barrels. Castello di Corbara emphasizes sustainable practices and respecting the land in its winemaking approach.
