Sangiovese 'Janus' Cantina Marco Merli

Umbria IGT • Umbria • Marco Merli
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Marco Merli
Region
Umbria
Denomination
Umbria IGT
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, one week of semi-carbonic maceration and about two more weeks of maceration on the skins
Aging
6 months in stainless steel tanks and 6 months in oak barrels
Grape varieties
Sangiovese 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This distinctive wine from Umbria embodies traditional Italian winemaking heritage. With 14.5% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Sangiovese 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate shows depth and structure, with a finish that lingers pleasantly. The fruit is sourced from vineyards approximately 21-year-old vines at 280 meters above sea level on calcareous, sandy clay soil with southwest exposure. Vinification: spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, one week of semi-carbonic maceration and about two more weeks of maceration on the skins. The wine is aged 6 months in stainless steel tanks and 6 months in oak barrels. A wine true to Umbria's centuries-old winemaking heritage.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game

About Umbria Wine Region

The region's hillside vineyards yield structured reds and refined whites alike.

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