Sangiovese Merlot Yemula 2022

Description

Still red wine from Emilia-Romagna, 14% ABV, produced by Umberto Cesari. A blend of Sangiovese Grosso (70%) and Merlot (30%) that expresses the soul of a region rich in history and passion. The Umberto Cesari winery, founded in 1964, was among the first to believe in the potential of this terroir. Fermentation for 15-20 days at a controlled temperature with subsequent malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels. Aged for 18 months in new 5.5 hl tonneaux. Intense, refined, and fruity aromas with notes of blackberry, delicate plum, and a prune finish. Deep red color tending towards purple. Full-bodied, with herbaceous tones, pleasantly tannic, elegant and refined with nuances of vanilla and walnut.

Details

Perfume

Intense, fine and fruity bouquet, with notes of blackberry, delicate plum and prune on the finish.

Color

Intense red tending to purple.

Taste

Full, with herbaceous tones, pleasantly tannic, elegant and refined with nuances of vanilla and walnut.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Umberto Cesari

From this winery

• Start up year: 1964
• Oenologist: Staff aziendale
• Bottles produced: 2.500.000
• Hectares: 355

The journey began in 1964 when Umberto Cesari first saw the untapped potential of Emilia-Romagna’s terroir and the region’s native grape varieties, and started out with 20 hectares in Castel San Pietro Terme His vision helped redefine local winemaking, proving to the world that this land could produce wines of extraordinary character – bottles that don’t just impress, but actually tell a story with every sip. Our founder’s fame as an ambassador of Sangiovese began in the 1980s. From day one, he focused on continuous research and attention to detail, and established the principles on which the company is based: Heritage, Innovation, Sustainability.

Umberto Cesari’s mission is guided by its founding values: respect for tradition, protecting the environment and the vines, the value of human experience and people supported by the latest technology and techniques, both in the vineyard and in the winery. Each year our passion for winemaking leads us to make new investments and to experiment. Our innovative spirit and vocation for research make for even higher quality standards. Read more

Emilia-Romagna

Technical Sheet

Name	Umberto Cesari Sangiovese Merlot Yemula 2022
Type	Red still
Denomination	Rubicone IGT
Vintage	2022
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	70% Sangiovese Grosso, 30% Merlot
Country	Italy
Region	Emilia-Romagna
Vendor	Umberto Cesari
Origin	Castel San Pietro Terme (BO)
Soil composition	Medium-bodied.
Yield per hectare	75 quintals
Fermentation	15-20 days.
Wine making	15-20 days of fermentation at controlled temperature with subsequent malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels.
Aging	18 months in new 5.5 hl tonneaux
Allergens	Contains sulphites