Sportoletti Villa Fidelia Rosso 2001
Introduction
Sportoletti Villa Fidelia Rosso 2001 is a flagship red blend from the Umbria region of Italy, specifically produced in the hills between Spello and Assisi. The Sportoletti family has been involved in Umbrian agriculture for three generations, but it was brothers Ernesto and Remo who turned the estate’s focus exclusively to winemaking in the late 1970s. Their winemaking philosophy balances regional tradition with modern innovation, a journey accelerated in 1998 through a successful partnership with renowned oenologist Riccardo Cotarella. The wine is named after Villa Fidelia, a historic 16th-century villa located near the estate's vineyards.
Wine Description
This Bordeaux-style blend is predominantly composed of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. In the glass, it presents a deep, glowing dark ruby red. The aromatic profile is complex and evolved, featuring notes of blackberry jam, raspberries, and blackcurrants layered with tobacco, chocolate, liquorice, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is opulent and elegant, offering a dense, velvety mouthfeel with well-integrated, silky tannins. It has a robust structure with a 15% alcohol content and a rich, persistent finish. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barriques (Allier, Tronçais, and Nevers) followed by 24 months of bottle aging before release.
Accolades
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 95 points
Wine Spectator - 92 points
Introduction
Sportoletti Villa Fidelia Rosso 2001 is a flagship red blend from the Umbria region of Italy, specifically produced in the hills between Spello and Assisi. The Sportoletti family has been involved in Umbrian agriculture for three generations, but it was brothers Ernesto and Remo who turned the estate’s focus exclusively to winemaking in the late 1970s. Their winemaking philosophy balances regional tradition with modern innovation, a journey accelerated in 1998 through a successful partnership with renowned oenologist Riccardo Cotarella. The wine is named after Villa Fidelia, a historic 16th-century villa located near the estate's vineyards.
Wine Description
This Bordeaux-style blend is predominantly composed of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. In the glass, it presents a deep, glowing dark ruby red. The aromatic profile is complex and evolved, featuring notes of blackberry jam, raspberries, and blackcurrants layered with tobacco, chocolate, liquorice, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is opulent and elegant, offering a dense, velvety mouthfeel with well-integrated, silky tannins. It has a robust structure with a 15% alcohol content and a rich, persistent finish. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barriques (Allier, Tronçais, and Nevers) followed by 24 months of bottle aging before release.
Accolades
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 95 points
Wine Spectator - 92 points
Description
Introduction
Sportoletti Villa Fidelia Rosso 2001 is a flagship red blend from the Umbria region of Italy, specifically produced in the hills between Spello and Assisi. The Sportoletti family has been involved in Umbrian agriculture for three generations, but it was brothers Ernesto and Remo who turned the estate’s focus exclusively to winemaking in the late 1970s. Their winemaking philosophy balances regional tradition with modern innovation, a journey accelerated in 1998 through a successful partnership with renowned oenologist Riccardo Cotarella. The wine is named after Villa Fidelia, a historic 16th-century villa located near the estate's vineyards.
Wine Description
This Bordeaux-style blend is predominantly composed of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. In the glass, it presents a deep, glowing dark ruby red. The aromatic profile is complex and evolved, featuring notes of blackberry jam, raspberries, and blackcurrants layered with tobacco, chocolate, liquorice, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is opulent and elegant, offering a dense, velvety mouthfeel with well-integrated, silky tannins. It has a robust structure with a 15% alcohol content and a rich, persistent finish. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barriques (Allier, Tronçais, and Nevers) followed by 24 months of bottle aging before release.
Accolades
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 95 points
Wine Spectator - 92 points
