Grape Composition:

90% Dolcetto and 10% Merlot grapes perfectly harmonize in Dolcetto Cordaro from Cantina Semonte, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate with every sip.

Classification:

Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT), a testament to the wine’s regional authenticity and quality.

Climate:

This wine reflects the characteristics of Umbria’s continental climate, with hot summers and ideal temperature fluctuations. Cold, snowy winters and year-round rainfall contribute to the unique terroir that shapes the wine’s profile.

Cultivation Techniques:

Using the Guyot method, the grapes are meticulously cultivated to ensure optimal quality and flavor development.

Vinification Process:

Hand-picked grapes are delicately destemmed and gently pressed, initiating a controlled fermentation process in stainless steel tanks. A 10-day maceration period extracts the essence of the grapes, adding depth and complexity to the wine.

Aging:

Dolcetto Cordaro Cantina Semonte is aged for 24 months in French oak barriques, where the wine develops layers of subtle flavor, imparting notes of vanilla and spices that complement its floral and red fruit aromas.

Tasting Notes:

Experience a bouquet of floral notes, red fruits, vanilla, and spices, teasing the senses with every movement and sip. On the palate, Dolcetto Cordaro Cantina Semonte is dry, warm, and pleasantly soft, culminating in a harmonious finish.

Alcohol Content:

With 13% alcohol by volume, Dolcetto Cordaro Cantina Semonte strikes the perfect balance between elegance and intensity.

Food Pairings:

Versatile and vibrant, this wine pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, including appetizers, charcuterie boards, pasta with white truffle sauce, hearty meat ragù, and red meats.

Aging Potential:

While delightful upon release, this wine has aging potential, rewarding those who exercise patience with enhanced complexity and refinement over the next five years.

Immerse yourself in the allure of Dolcetto Cordaro Cantina Semonte Rosso Umbria, a wine that captures the essence of the Umbrian terroir in every sip.