Ombra Blu - Sassotondo

In the glass, Ombra Blu from Sassotondo in Tuscany offers a dense, ruby-red color. On the nose, this red wine from Sassotondo presents all kinds of raspberries. As if that weren’t already impressive, further aromas such as cedarwood and black pepper are added thanks to maturation in stainless steel.

Sassotondo Ombra Blu delights with its straightforward, dry flavor profile. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly sets itself apart from simpler grades and thus, despite its dryness, this Italian enchants with the finest balance. Excellent flavor simply does not necessarily require a lot of sugar. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly dense, velvety, and fleshy texture. On the finish, this wine from the Tuscan wine-growing region finally impresses with a lovely length. Once again, hints of raspberry appear.

Vinification of Sassotondo Ombra Blu

The basis for the first-class and wonderfully powerful Ombra Blu cuvée from Sassotondo is Sangiovese, Merlot, and Teroldego grapes. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are quickly brought to the press house. There, they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After it has finished, Ombra Blu is allowed to further harmonize on the fine lees for 12 months.

Food recommendation for Ombra Blu from Sassotondo

Enjoy this organic red wine from Italy best served at 15–18°C as an accompanying wine to goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram, lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs, or stuffed bell peppers.

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