Tasting notes:
Umberto Cesari ‘Moma’ Trebbiano Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc. A delicate and harmonious blend, where the fusion of Trebbiano, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc yield a truly unique, beautifully balanced and graceful wine. Appealing notes of fragrant pear and apple are complemented by crisp fruitiness.
Food match:
Try with grilled shrimp, chicken piccata, or creamy pasta dishes.
Producer/Region:
For Umberto Cesari, producing good wine in Emilia Romagna was a family tradition. It is here that Umberto and his wife Giuliana started their company in 1965, when they bought 20 hectares of land in the hills. Their ambition was to turn Sangiovese into a
great wine, reflecting the typicity of the area. The winery has continually expanded and today the estate extends over 355 hectares divided into distinct vineyards; La Casetta, Parolino, Cà Grande, Laurento, Liano, Claterna, Miravalle and Tauleto each of which
provides the perfect micro-climate for the vines planted. Their estate is sustainably cultivated and certified sustainable by SQNPI. As pioneers of quality, this family-run estate wins numerous of accolades every year and has been awarded ‘IWSC Italian
Winemaker of the Year’ four times in the last 15 years. The estate is now in the hands of Umberto’s son, Gianmaria Cesari, who follows in Umberto’s footsteps.
Vineyard:
Umberto Cesari is located in eastern Emilia-Romagna, where the vineyards cover eight ‘poderi’ or fields. The estate is protected by the Calanchi Azzuri- the local badlands- a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been
extensively eroded by wind and water. The Calanche Azzuri forms a crown-like structure of clay based rocks. This combination of clay soils and the mild climate promote ideal conditions for premium viticulture. The average age of the vines used to produce ‘Moma’ is 10 years and they yield 10,000kg per hectare. Careful canopy management is undertaken to ensure the optimum amount of sunlight and shade, encouraging the clusters to reach optimum maturity. Umberto Cesari was one of the first wineries in
Emilia Romagna to be awarded the SQNPI, the national Italian quality scheme for Integrated Production. Cover grasses protect the soil from erosion, while encouraging biodiversity. At every stage of the vine’s life cycle the best techniques are adopted, which are always totally natural, to guarantee the plant health and an optimal environment.
Each grape variety was vinified separately. The grapes were gently pressed, followed by the fermentation, which took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine was blended and kept in stainless steel tanks until bottling. No wood was
used, in order to preserve the fruity, varietal characteristics of the blend.
For more information about the producer: https://umbertocesari.com/
