{"product_id":"barbi-secco-il-ruspo-sangiovese-umbria-italy","title":"Barbi Secco Il Ruspo Sangiovese Umbria, Italy","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Podere Barbi is a family estate founded in 1932 by Enzo Barbi in Baschi, Umbria — near the borders of both Tuscany and Lazio — and is now managed by Marina Barbi, continuing the family's commitment to indigenous central Italian varieties and honest, value-driven winemaking. Il Ruspo, which takes its name from the Latin ruspare — meaning \"to scratch or scrounge,\" as a wild pig does when rooting for truffles — is the estate's character red, a 100% Sangiovese built with genuine structure and ambition. The label's rustic sketch of a wild boar captures the wine's spirit perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Barbi vineyards sit at approximately 1,000 feet above sea level on hillside slopes near Baschi, on clay and limestone soils enriched with fossilized marine sediment. Southeast and southwest-facing exposures maximize ripeness across the growing season, while good natural airflow through the site reduces disease pressure and supports even, healthy vine development. Umbria's continental climate — warm days tempered by cool nights at elevation — gives Sangiovese here a darker, earthier character than its Tuscan counterpart, with ripe tannins and the mineral tension the soils provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby red with good density and a clean, vivid core — the color signals the 12-day skin maceration and the variety's naturally rich pigmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense and complex, with underbrush, dried herbs, wild bramble, and tobacco leaf setting a distinctly rustic, earthy tone over a core of burnt cherry and baking spice. A hint of cinnamon and dried fruit rounds out the bouquet and speaks to the six months in American oak — present but not intrusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy, rich, and full-bodied with dark cherry, sage, and dried fruit anchoring a palate that has both grip and depth. The 12-day maceration builds structure and tannic presence without heaviness, while natural acidity keeps the wine fresh and lively through the mid-palate. The American oak aging adds a subtle vanilla warmth that complements rather than dominates the variety's earthy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and savory, with lingering notes of earth, dried herbs, and baking spice fading into a clean, mineral close. The tannins are firm and persistent — this is a wine that rewards food and has the structure for short to medium cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🥩 Meat: Roasted wild boar with rosemary and garlic, braised lamb shanks, or a classic Umbrian spit-roast pork (porchetta) 🥦 Vegetarian: Pappardelle with porcini mushroom ragù, lentil soup with truffle oil, or roasted root vegetables with aged balsamic 🧀 Charcuterie Board: Aged Pecorino Romano, sharp Caciocavallo, dried figs, black olives, and spicy soppressata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Il Ruspo is an honest, characterful Umbrian Sangiovese that punches well above its price point — earthy, spicy, and built with enough structure to age comfortably for 3 to 5 years. It is the kind of wine that drinks best at the table with something bold enough to meet it, and rewards patience in the bottle. Serve at 61–64°F; drink now through 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV %):\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conventional viticulture; estate-grown fruit on hillside vineyards at approximately 1,000 feet elevation; southeast and southwest-facing exposures \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Podere Barbi \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld World \/ New World:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old World \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbria IGT — Baschi, Province of Terni \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sangiovese 100% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Red — Full-bodied and structured, with a dark, earthy Umbrian Sangiovese profile shaped by clay-limestone hillside terroir and moderate oak aging. Rustic in character and built for the table, with enough tannin and acidity for short to medium-term cellaring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation in stainless steel vats; skin maceration approximately 12 days; refined in underground cellars — first in stainless steel, then 6 months in American oak barrels, then further bottle aging before release \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass bottle \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Importing Company","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":42707176620130,"sku":null,"price":13.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/3962\/5276\/files\/IMG_6670.jpg?v=1775760425","url":"https:\/\/binendswine.com\/products\/barbi-secco-il-ruspo-sangiovese-umbria-italy","provider":"Bin Ends... 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