# Cospaia 1441 (2017)

- **Producer:** La Palerna
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Umbria, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €21
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, cedar, vanilla, cloves, leather, dried fruit, tobacco

## About this wine

La Palerna Cospaia 1441 is a red wine from Umbria, Italy, crafted from a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine's name references the historical Cospaia Republic, which existed as a free state from 1441 to 1826. The La Palerna estate is located at an elevation of 550-600 meters on the border between Umbria and Tuscany. The winery's philosophy is to produce high-quality wines, with winemaking guided by oenologist Mauro Monicchi. The vineyards were planted in 2002 on the 90-hectare estate.

## Interesting facts

- Named after the historical Cospaia Republic (1441-1826).
- Grown at an altitude of 550-600 meters.
- Located near the historical site of Pliny the Younger's villa.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and tannins are well-suited to rich protein dishes, where they can cut through fat and complement the meat's texture. The fruity and spicy notes in the wine can harmonize with herbs and savory elements in the food.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for La Palerna Cospaia 1441 involves spontaneous fermentation, utilizing natural yeasts to initiate the conversion of sugar to alcohol. Selective extraction of polyphenols is employed to manage tannin development and color. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. The estate's vineyards are situated at an altitude of 550-600 meters and have a southwest exposure.