SPORTOLETTI ASSISI ROSSO 2022, Umbria

Opened it with pasta and couldn't believe how soft the tannins felt on the finish. The limestone soils really give it that well structured body, and it paired beautifully without overpowering anything. Definitely grabbing another bottle for the holidays.

The limestone really does make a difference—the tannins are present but way smoother than I expected from a red at this price. I paired it with some pasta and it opened up beautifully after about 20 minutes.

This is the first red I've tried from Assisi, and the soft structure with those tasty tannins makes it dangerously easy to drink. Pairs beautifully with a simple pasta—the limestone soil really shines through in the finish.