presented by Joshua Terrell of Sunrise Imports
Leonardo Bussoletti
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
With evocative names that recall the magical world of Lewis, these wines express freshness, elegance, and authenticity, paying homage to the Umbrian territory.
Our vineyards are located in the heart of Umbria wildest and least well-known, but full of suggestions and charm. Nature has traits of extraordinary beauty that are still uncontaminated; the landscapes, sometimes harsh, give the territory great strength and personality. The cultivated area covers 9 hectares, located between Narni, San Gemini, Penna in Teverina and Attigliano, in the province of Terni where IGT Narni is produced. The conformation of the soils is extremely varied. Ciliegiolo and Grechetto, cultivated at 290 meters above sea level, rise on clayey limestone stretches; Trebbiano, grown at an altitude of 200 meters, requires medium-structured soils. The secret of our quality is in our nature.
Mau Grechetto ~ [Organic Certified]
MAU is a complex yet extremely drinkable expression of Grechetto and Trebbiano Spoletino. It is obtained from 70% Grechetto and 30% Trebbiano Spoletino grapes from a vineyard planted in San Gemini, Colle Murello. The soils are located 230 meters above sea level and are of a medium-textured calcareous clayey type. Vineyards are between 5 and 10 years old, trained by guyot with a yield between 700 and 800 grams per plant. Grapes are harvested by hand in 20 kg. crates. Fermentation is spontaneous and lasts about 30 days.
Appellation: Sangemini – Umbria, Italy
Grapes: 85% Grechetto, 15%Trebbiano Spoletino
Pairings: Excellent as an aperitif, but also perfect to accompany fish and white meat dishes.
Producer: Leonardo Bussoletti
Asla Ciliegiolo Narni ~ [Organic Certified]
It is obtained from 100% Ciliegiolo grapes, coming from two vineyards planted in San Gemini, one in Colle Ozio and the other in Colle Pizzuto. The soils are located at 230 – 290 meters above sea level and are of a medium-textured calcareous clayey type. The vineyards are between 5 and 15 years old.
Appellation: Sangemini – Narni, Italy
Grapes: 100% Ciliegiolo of Narni
Other notes: It ages in stainless steel on its fine deposits for about 6 months. After bottling, Asla remains in our cellars for another 1-2 months.
Pairings: Its elegance and softness allows the classic combinations with dishes of cured meats, red and white meats and semi-seasoned cheeses, ideal with truffles.
Producer: Leonardo Bussoletti
Colleozio Grechetto Umbria ~ 2023 [Organic Certified]
Colleozio is the selection of Grechetto di Todi (clone G5) and Grechetto di Orvieto (clone G109) grapes of the winery. The name derives from the place name of the vineyard which is in the commune of San Gemini. The wine is produced with 100% Grechetto grapes. Soils are located at 290 meters above sea level and are clayey-calcareous. Vineyards have an average of 10-15 years of age.
Appellation: Sangemini – Umbria, Italy
Grapes: 50% Grechetto of Orvieto, 50% Grechetto of Todi – ABV 15%
Other notes: After bottling the wine remains in our cellars for another 3/5 months.
Pairings: This Grechetto goes well with elaborate fish, shellfish and seafood dishes.
Producer: Leonardo Bussoletti
Brecciaro Ciliegiolo Narni ~ 2022 [Organic Certified]
It takes its name from the land where 100% Ciliegiolo grapes are cultivated (a former breccia quarry), in Narni in Brecciaro and from the vineyards of San Gemini, in Colle Ozio. Soils are located at 190 meters asl and 290 meters asl and they are rocky the first one and calcareous clay the second one. Vineyards are between 10 and 15 years old.
Appellation: Sangemini – Narni, Italy
Grapes: 100% Ciliegiolo of Narni
Other notes: 70% of Brecciaro is aged in stainless steel on its fine deposits for about 12 months; the remaining 30% is aged in large French oak casks.
Pairings: This Ciliegiolo di Narni is an extraordinary wine to be combined with “rice with beans”, “pasta and peas”, mushroom soup, white meats, semiaged cured meats and cheeses, excellent with lake fish and cod.
Producer: Leonardo Bussoletti
