La Carraia Sangiovese Porticina

BRIGHT. POWERFUL. STUNNING. WINE OVERVIEW This single vineyard Sangiovese is a beautiful introduction to the estate’s reds. It’s classic Sangiovese, with bright and powerful fruit that gives way to mouthwatering acidity. TASTING NOTES Tart cherries blend with softer notes of plum and sun-ripened tomatoes. The palate is soft and inviting, with bursts of acidity on the finish. EAT WITH The wine is beautiful on its own, but it really sings with simple Italian fare. TECH DETAILS The vineyard is located on the estate west of the Tiber with a south-south/west exposure. Maceration for 16-20 Days with several pressings. Part of the wine is aged in older barriques for two or three months. Where: Umbria, Italy Grape: 100% Sangiovese Elevation: 656-1080 feet Alcohol: 13% More about La Carraia Founded in 1988, the La Carraia estate remains family-owned and 100% estate-grown, with Eduardo Gialetti working alongside his sons, Mauro and Marco, to carry the vision forward. The winemaking is led by renowned oenologist Riccardo Cotarella—recently awarded the Master of the Italian Wine Art medal by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni—bringing precision and depth to wines rooted in tradition. La Carraia is a benchmark expression of one of Italy’s most beloved classic whites: Orvieto—an iconic wine that evokes the ease of al fresco dining in the Umbrian countryside. With origins dating back to Etruscan times, Orvieto is typically crafted from Grechetto and Procanico (the local name for Trebbiano). At La Carraia, fermentation takes place entirely in stainless steel, preserving the wine’s naturally bright aromatics and vibrant fruit character. In addition to Orvieto, the estate produces a single-vineyard Sangiovese that offers a compelling counterpoint within Central Italy. While Cotarella’s signature style brings structure and depth, the wine maintains freshness and approachability—leaning toward the softer, more easygoing expression found in areas like the Colline Senesi, while complementing the lifted elegance of regions such as Chianti Rufina.