4/11/2023 0 Comments Villa fidelia sportoletti 2006![]() From that point on, they began a long journey in pursuit of the perfect balance between innovation and tradition, endeavoring to unleash the full potential of their territory, situated on the hills between Spello and Assisi where they now own 20 hectares of vineyards from which they produce an average of 200,000 bottles per year." ![]() With great reverence for the teachings of their father Vittorio, they began to bottle wines under their own label. At the end of the 1970s, brothers Ernesto and Remo decided to turn their attention exclusively to winemaking. "For generations, the Sportoletti family has always also been passionately dedicated to producing wine in Umbria. ![]() Consulting oenologist Riccardo Cotarella oversees winemaking, but these delicious wines stand out for the qualities of the raw materials as much as they do for what goes on in the cellar.” – The Wine Advocate, April 2009 "Sportoletti is one of Umbria’s leading properties. Consulting oenologist Riccardo Cotarella oversees winemaking, but these delicious wines stand out for the qualities of the raw materials as much as they do for what goes on in the cellar." 91 Points - Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate This is another set of very strong wines from the Sportoletti brothers. This is another gem from the Sportoletti brothers. Villa Fidelia is 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc that spent 12 months in French oak barrels ranging from one to three years of age. The wine shows tons of balance and delicate yet well-integrated tannins. "The 2005 Villa Fidelia boasts an expressive, sweet bouquet that leads to gorgeous dark red cherries, flowers, spices and menthol. Reminds me of the Beaucastel I had a couple months ago, but obviously on the young side.91 Antonio Galloni - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Excellent funky nose thatjumps out of the glass Spice, earth, leather, bacon and dark fruits. Loved this one.Ģ003 Oriel Les Paves Chateaunefu du Pape - YUM. Seems to be a nicly integrated wine.Ģ003 Oriel Midnight Rambler Cabernet Sauvignon - Lush, great fruits and spice. No detailed notes.Ģ004 Jasper Pinot Noir - Nice fruits and spice. A step below the Guigal CDR.Ģ003 Oriel Palio Montepulciano - Didn't care for this one. Incredible nose and feel.Ģ003 Oriel Courant Cotes du Rhone - OK, typical CDR. Excellent.Ģ000 Oriel Altezza BDM - Heads and shoulders above the Baroncini. Very niceĢ003 Oriel Sygnet Shiraz - Deep purple, dark fruits and spice. A fun sipper wineĢ002 Oriel Soluna Napa Cabernet - Red fruits, spice, violet, anise. Nothing special.Ģ002 Baroncini Vino di Montepulciano - Fruit was there but seemed stripped downĢ000 Baroncini BDM - Very nice elegant wine.Ģ002 Bruno Rocco Dolcetto d'Alba Trifole - Light and fruity. NiceĢ003 Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon - Very good typical cab. Nice feel and finishĢ002 Sterling Merlot - Red fruits, anise, with some spice. Jean Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon - Very nice - Fruits, flowers, cassis. ![]() Not offensive, light and fruity.Ģ003 Louis Martini Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon - Tannic and unbalancedĢ003 Louis Martini Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Nice but nothing specialĢ002 Ch. ![]() This would be a great party or wedding wine. Double Dog Dare Cabernet Sauvignon - Same philosophy as 2 buck chuck. ![]()
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