Cesari, U Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva 2010
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The company was founded in 1964 by Umberto Cesari, one of the first winemakers in Emilia Romagna to believe in the potential of the Sangiovese and local grapes.
Driven by his vision he worked to enhance the potential he saw in this land and in the native varieties and so successfully imparted a productive philosophy that he has been crowned the Master of Sangiovese.
The winery is located on the hills of Castel San Pietro Terme, in the heart of Emilia Romagna, an area particularly prized for high quality viticulture and extend over 877 acres vineyards at 250-400 meters above sea level.
Full respect for its environment and local traditions, combined with the use of the most advanced winemaking technologies are the fundamental values of Umberto Cesari and the passion for high quality wine, today as then, represents the basis of its growth, development and success.
Umberto Cesari wines with their harmony and overall elegance represent the best expression of Sangiovese in Emilia Romagna.
With hundreds of red grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended red wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged resulting in a wide variety of red wine styles. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a red wine blend variety that creates a fruity and full-bodied wine would do well combined with one that is naturally high in acidity and tannins. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.
How to Serve Red Wine
A common piece of advice is to serve red wine at “room temperature,” but this suggestion is imprecise. After all, room temperature in January is likely to be quite different than in August, even considering the possible effect of central heating and air conditioning systems. The proper temperature to aim for is 55° F to 60° F for lighter-bodied reds and 60° F to 65° F for fuller-bodied wines.
How Long Does Red Wine Last?
Once opened and re-corked, a bottle stored in a cool, dark environment (like your fridge) will stay fresh and nicely drinkable for a day or two. There are products available that can extend that period by a couple of days. As for unopened bottles, optimal storage means keeping them on their sides in a moderately humid environment at about 57° F. Red wines stored in this manner will stay good – and possibly improve – for anywhere from one year to multiple decades. Assessing how long to hold on to a bottle is a complicated science. If you are planning long-term storage of your reds, seek the advice of a wine professional.
The hilly, eastern side of Emilia-Romagna is now separated into 12 subzones defined by elevation and soil types. Within these, vine growers are starting to differentiate ideal locations for high quality Sangiovese as well as Albana, the region’s white grape. Albana has proven itself via the finer passito and botrytized versions; dry versions are also making a name for themselves.