Barberani

Foresco Umbria Sangiovese Blend

8.831 ratings

9.03 pro ratings

Umbria, Italy

Sangiovese Blend

Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison

Top Notes For

9.0

A mislabeled (by maker Barberani) red, as on back it says a white wine-Elegant Sangiovese Grosso w a bit of Merlot & Cab Sauvignon- which I guess makes it a Super Umbrian of sorts. Black currants & fruits, Firmly medium bodied, slight menthol finish, polished, no rough edges

A mislabeled (by maker Barberani) red, as on back it says a white wine-Elegant Sangiovese Grosso w a bit of Merlot & Cab Sauvignon- which I guess makes it a Super Umbrian of sorts. Black currants & fruits, Firmly medium bodied, slight menthol finish, polished, no rough edges

Jul 2nd, 2018

9.0

A star from Orvieto. Memories from last summer. Fine acidity. Piercing, single minded.

A star from Orvieto. Memories from last summer. Fine acidity. Piercing, single minded.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2018

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

Andrew had this 10 years ago

Andrew had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2015

8.4

Luke had this 10 years ago

Luke had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2014

Jonathan Dourish

8.4

Jonathan had this 10 years ago

Jonathan had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2014

8.9

First night. €16. V good

First night. €16. V good

1 person found it helpfulMar 4th, 2014

Michael Amoruso

8.7

Smooth, fruity red cherry. Easy drinking.

Smooth, fruity red cherry. Easy drinking.

Feb 8th, 2020

Michael Amoruso

8.8

Juicy purple fruits, nice acidity, good finish.

Juicy purple fruits, nice acidity, good finish.

Jan 5th, 2020

9.3

Great nose and legs. Full-bodied.

Great nose and legs. Full-bodied.

Mar 5th, 2017

8.8

Fruity wine with a hint of cinnamon.

Fruity wine with a hint of cinnamon.

Nov 24th, 2016