About the product
Tenuta di Salviano Turlo Lago di Corbara DOC is an elegant and expressive Italian red wine from Umbria, crafted to reflect the unique terroir surrounding Lake Corbara. This refined blend showcases both structure and finesse, combining traditional and international varietals for a balanced and complex profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
This wine is known for being "sapid" (savory) and warm, balancing the rustic charm of Umbria with the elegance of international varieties.
- Appearance: Deep ruby red with pomegranate or violet highlights.
- Aroma: Intense and complex. You’ll find aromas of black cherries, wild berries, and plums, layered with herbaceous notes of bay leaf, lavender, and black pepper.
- Palate: Medium-to-full-bodied and "round." It features a core of ripe fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and soft, silky tannins. There is a noticeable mineral "flintiness" from the volcanic soil.
- Finish: Clean and persistent with a touch of dark chocolate and cedary spice.
Food Pairings
The Turlo is remarkably versatile, making it a favorite for restaurant wine lists:
- Classic Italian: Pasta with meat ragù, lasagna, or wood-fired pepperoni pizza.
- Meats: Grilled steak, braised lamb shanks, or roasted pork with fennel.
- The "Umbrian" Match: Wild boar ragù or dishes featuring black truffles.
- Cheese: Aged Pecorino Umbro, hard Gouda, or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Vegetarian: Mushroom risotto or lentil stews (Umbria is famous for its Castelluccio lentils).
About the brand
The Estate: Tenuta di Salviano is a historic property located in Umbria, Italy, perched on the hills overlooking Lake Corbara. The estate has been owned by the Incisa della Rocchetta family (the same family behind the legendary Sassicaia) and the Principe Corsini family.
