Decugnano dei Barbi - Umbria Bianco Maris 2015
Italy
White
Sold individually
Drink or Keep
92/100
James Suckling
"A must-see!
"Lots of dried apple and baked pear with hints of yellow and lime lemon. Medium- to full-bodied. Tasty finish." (James Suckling)
Features
Estate
Tenuta Decugnano dei Barbi
Cuvée
Umbria Bianco Maris
Vintage
2015
Designation
Ombrie
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
100 % Chardonnay
Terroirs
Soil rich in shell and oyster fossils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Cold pre-fermentation followed by gentle pressing in stainless steel tanks and 10% fermentation in French oak barrels.
Breeding
5 months in stainless steel vats, then 6 months in bottle before sale
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Of white fruits and flowers and citrus fruits
Mouth
Sophisticated, fresh and mineral
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with creamed chicken, grilled salmon, roast chicken...
Tenuta Decugnano dei Barbi
Umbria
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2019) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated wine (2017 guide) 92/100
Estate rated (2018 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Lots of dried apple and baked pear with hints of yellow and lime. Medium- to full-bodied. Tasty finish.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by Mme SUSANNE B. Published on 04/08/2020
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