{"title":"Umbria","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2015-arnaldo-caprai-montefalco-riserva-rosso","title":"2015 Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Riserva Rosso","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Very savory\" 94 Points, James Suckling \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous \u0026amp; Radiant Wine\" 93 Points, Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeader in Research and Innovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO Certifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental \u0026amp; Social Sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 90 miles from one of the most historic capitals in the world: Rome, is located Montefalco. Montefalco is a municipality in the province of Perugia with a great wine culture\u003c\/strong\u003e; where they usually have a festival dedicated to oenology, known as \"Settimana Enologica\" or oenological week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArnaldo Caprai was founded in 1971 when the Caprai family began their dream that now is materialized in elegant wines with a unique character. \u003cstrong\u003eArnaldo Capri is recognized for being a leader in the production, research, and recovery of the Sagrantino di Montefalco grape. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo learn more about this amazing grape and the wines from it, click \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/blogs\/wine-regions\/montefalco\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarco Caprai, Arnaldo’s son, carried out important research and experimentation in the vineyard to achieve the quality that today characterizes them. \u003cstrong\u003eAt Arnaldo Caprain, constant innovation and cutting-edge technology are sought, but always remembering the tradition. \u003c\/strong\u003eIn fact, in 1997, the cellar was completely renovated and modernized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSince 2005, the winery has had different ISO certifications.\u003c\/strong\u003e Caprai also has a sense of responsibility in all areas, maintaining environmental, economic, and sustainable practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Riserva Rosso is aged for 20 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003es: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 15% Merlot. Aromas of wild cherries, chocolate, violets, vanilla, and exotic spices. On the palate is full-bodied and round, perfectly balanced with vibrant, velvety tannins. This wine pairs lovely with roasted meats, charcuterie, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the black hole of Umbrian red wine where you get to experience a new level of tannic density, but this is also married to extraordinary ripeness.\u003c\/strong\u003e For all this, a surprisingly clean and elegant finish. Very savory. 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The 5-acre vineyard is planted with native grapes like Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Sagrantino, Canaiolo, Barbera, and other international ones like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003cstrong\u003e It's a paradise where free range cattle craze amidst a wide array of flora and fauna.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the vineyards are located in the Orvieto appellation, -known since the Roman era as the best place to make outstanding white wines-\u003cstrong\u003e they share more similarities to Siena, its Tuscan neighbor, \u003c\/strong\u003ewith soils that are\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emuch richer in clay and limestone, the perfect terroir for \u003cstrong\u003ered wines of superb structure and complexity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification Orvietano Rosso DOC is merely due to an administrative location as \u003cstrong\u003eMontegiove is geologically situated on the “Tuscan nappe.”\u003c\/strong\u003e This translates into \u003cstrong\u003eamazing quality “Tuscan-esque” wines with a price tag that’s not very Tuscany. \u003c\/strong\u003eAmazing value here, and \u003cstrong\u003eBHW is the exclusive importer of these exquisite wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGatto Gatto is inspired by the medieval battle cry of the warlord Gattamelata, who took possession of the Castle of Montegiove during the late XV century. 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Today, he\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehas managed to position it among the most awarded estates in all of Italy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking in the town of Montegiove is not new; the first records of wine in this place, date back more than 700 years. Castello di Montegiove’s\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evinification area, barrel, and bottling cellar were built prior to the 15th century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuided by a philosophy that combines modern winemaking with tradition and culture,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLorenzo and his team thrive to create these wines of bottled history, with maximum quality, and meticulous attention to every detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery is made up of about 3000 acres, where vines, oak forests, and olive trees bloom in perfect terroir conditions. 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They already had Tuscan Sangiovese estates, but Umbria, and in particular, the area around Orvieto, had been known since the Roman era as \u003cstrong\u003ethe best place to make outstanding white wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines are so old, the local varietal is referred to as \"Grechetto\", or the little grape that the Greeks brought to Enotria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eover six centuries since 1385\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member, of the “Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri”, the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"We have demonstrated, over the years, that in Tuscany and in Umbria there was the possibility of producing excellent wines, widely recognized at an international level, which showed both elegance and finesse while maintaining their original character,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esays Piero Antinori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarchesi Antinori Castello Della Sala 'Cervaro della Sala' has been produced for almost 40 years. The name Cervara is to honor the previous estate owners, the Monaldeschi della Cervara. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastello della Sala sits above huge caves carved out of the hills. This \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehuge medieval castle dates from 1350 and is composed of 1482 acres, of which 495 are planted with white varieties and Pinot Noir. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vineyard is located on gently rolling hillsides, planted on calcareous soil, and rich in fossils.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pinot Noir is grown at the top of the hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis castle was acquired during a time when many large wineries from outside the region started to purchase land at low prices. Castello Della Sala was in ruins when it was purchased. However, after years of hard work, and the expertise \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRenzo Cotarella, this property became one of the emblematic Antinori estates, known to produce some of the \u003cstrong\u003eworld's greatest Italian white wines. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful blend of Chardonnay with Grechetto is unique. \u003cstrong\u003eThis was one of the first Italian white wines to undergo malolactic fermentation and also one of the first ones to age in barrels.\u003c\/strong\u003e The result is amazing, a complex and elegant wine, that’s meant to age for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery also makes a Muffato Nobile, which is one of the best sweet ones in the region with incredible aging potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA blend of Chardonnay grapes and a small percentage of Grechetto.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertainly one of the finest Chardonnays produced in all of Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and this wine fares well in a blind tasting with top Meursault and Grand Cru Montrachet. If you haven't had a chance to taste this wine,  you're missing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone of the top 10 greatest white wines in all of Italy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Year after year, it's just stunning wine to age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~95 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003epts Yearbook of \"The Best Italian Wines\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLuc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ea Maroni \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFuji apple aromas lift from the glass, followed by elegant aromas of white flowers, fresh herbs and river stone. \u003cstrong\u003eThe palate pops with zippy acidity hinting at green apple and lemon, finishing with a beautiful texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. This dexterous white goes nicely with lighter fare, fish or pork. ~93 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2022 Orvieto Classico Superiore San Giovanni della Sala is spicy and mineral in style, opening with a burst of crushed stones and sour citrus complicated by savory herbal tones. This mixes vividly ripe orchard fruits with candied lime and a salty flourish over a core of vibrant acidity. It finishes with tremendous length, leaving a grapefruit and sweet minty tinge as \u003cstrong\u003ethe mouth is left watering for more. What a treat.\u003c\/strong\u003e  ~91 Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright straw yellow colour. 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Together, they’ve turned their family’s estate into a global wine powerhouse, without ever losing their love for Umbria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat really makes Lungarotti special is their soul. This isn’t a faceless brand—it’s a family pouring their heart into every drop. Their philosophy is to preserve tradition, push boundaries, and never stop innovating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis Sagrantino is a beast of a wine, and it deserves an equally bold match.\u003c\/b\u003e Think roasted lamb, wild boar ragu, or even that tomahawk steak you’ve been saving for a special occasion. Decant it, let it breathe, and prepare for fireworks. Or hey, if you’re feeling fancy, pour yourself a glass on a Tuesday because \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e deserve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2017 vintage is a showstopper. Imagine bold waves of dark cherries, blackberries, and plums crashing onto your palate, followed by a spicy encore of cinnamon and clove, all wrapped up in a smooth, chocolatey finish. It’s like your favorite dessert just got a sophisticated upgrade—and then dropped the mic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritic Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlackberries, black truffle, chocolate and dried berries on the nose and palate. Full-bodied with a chewy texture and lots of fruit and intensity. From organically grown grapes. Give it time to come around. \u003cstrong\u003eVery well done for Sagrantino\u003c\/strong\u003e. Try after 2022. ~93 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA dark and fragrant red. There's a plushness to the dense tannins that adds accessibility and frames the rich range of coulised black cherry, date, medicinal herb and dark chocolate shavings. Long and juicy on the spice- and iron-laced finish. Best from 2023 through 2030. 10,600 cases made, 100 cases imported. ~91 Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~17\/20 Jancis Robinson, Master of Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lungarotti Sagrantino di Montefalco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46046282023147,"sku":"LSDM17","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2017_Lungarotti_Sagrantino_di_Montefalco_DOCG_Umbria-B.webp?v=1749196492"},{"product_id":"2022-decugnano-dei-barbi-fragment-orvieto-classico","title":"2022 Decugnano dei Barbi Frammento Orvieto Classico Umbria","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Refreshing, Crispy, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZingy, Gastronomic\" ~91 JS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the Best White Wines From the Region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Best Place to Make Outstanding White Wines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e","brand":"Decugnano dei Barbi Frammento Orvieto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46350135197931,"sku":"DDBFOC22","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2022DecugnanodeiBarbiFrammentoOrvietoClassicoUmbria.webp?v=1744844325"},{"product_id":"2022-marchesi-antinori-castello-della-sala-cervaro-della-sala-umbria-igt","title":"2022 Marchesi Antinori Castello della Sala 'Cervaro della Sala' Umbria IGT","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTruly the Montrachet of Italy\" ~98 James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOne of the Finest Chardonnays Produced in all of Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Best Place to Make Outstanding White Wines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history in Umbria is a proud one that stretches back to the Etruscans.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Antinori family came to Umbria in the 1950s to produce high-quality white wines. They already had Tuscan Sangiovese estates, but Umbria, and in particular, the area around Orvieto, had been known since the Roman era as \u003cstrong\u003ethe best place to make outstanding white wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines are so old, the local varietal is referred to as \"Grechetto\", or the little grape that the Greeks brought to Enotria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eover six centuries since 1385\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member, of the “Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri”, the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"We have demonstrated, over the years, that in Tuscany and in Umbria there was the possibility of producing excellent wines, widely recognized at an international level, which showed both elegance and finesse while maintaining their original character,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esays Piero Antinori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarchesi Antinori Castello Della Sala 'Cervaro della Sala' has been produced for almost 40 years. The name Cervara is to honor the previous estate owners, the Monaldeschi della Cervara. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastello della Sala sits above huge caves carved out of the hills. This \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuge medieval castle dates from 1350 and is composed of 1482 acres, of which 495 are planted with white varieties and Pinot Noir. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe vineyard is located on gently rolling hillsides, planted on calcareous soil, and rich in fossils.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pinot Noir is grown at the top of the hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis castle was acquired during a time when many large wineries from outside the region started to purchase land at low prices. Castello Della Sala was in ruins when it was purchased. However, after years of hard work, and the expertise \u003cspan\u003eRenzo Cotarella, this property became one of the emblematic Antinori estates, known to produce some of the \u003cstrong\u003eworld's greatest Italian white wines. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful blend of Chardonnay with Grechetto is unique. \u003cstrong\u003eThis was one of the first Italian white wines to undergo malolactic fermentation and also one of the first ones to age in barrels.\u003c\/strong\u003e The result is amazing, a complex and elegant wine, that’s meant to age for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery also makes a Muffato Nobile, which is one of the best sweet ones in the region with incredible aging potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA blend of Chardonnay grapes and a small percentage of Grechetto.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertainly one of the finest Chardonnays produced in all of Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and this wine fares well in a blind tasting with top Meursault and Grand Cru Montrachet. If you haven't had a chance to taste this wine,  you're missing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone of the top 10 greatest white wines in all of Italy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Year after year, it's just stunning wine to age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive nose of ripe mangoes, pineapple and grilled lemons with some toasty, nutty notes and hints of smoky minerality. Cardamom and pie crust, too. It’s full-bodied, nervy and juicy, with bright acidity and savory nuances. It’s layered and long and it builds up on the palate, with vibrant, spicy notes of candied ginger, dried lemons and bitter citrus peel. \u003cstrong\u003eTruly the Montrachet of Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drink or hold. ~98 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is Marchesi Antinori's top white wine, and it comes from the region of Umbria.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Castello della Sala 2022 Cervaro della Sala is based on Chardonnay and has a small part of the local grape Grechetto in the blend. The nose opens to a reductive note of flint or matchstick, but it lifts quickly to reveal soft orchard fruit, white peach and minty apple. There are delicately applied toasted notes with a hint of pecan or macadamia nut. To finish, you also get salty mineral notes that underline the extremely vertical or lifted personality of the bouquet. Renzo Cotarella tells me that tweaks to winemaking in recent years have attempted \"to slim down the wine and not make it any bigger.\" This was a hot vintage, but Cervaro della Sala remains true to its leaner and meaner blueprint. 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