Podere Calzone, "e420" Rosso, Umbria, Italy - 750ml

Overview

Podere Calzone Rosso e420 750ML is a small-production Umbrian red blend that drinks like a modern “rustic-polished” table wine: dark fruit, gentle oak, and a soft, food-ready tannin profile.

Hamptons Tasting Notes

Blackberry and black cherry lead, followed by plum skin, dried herbs, and a touch of cocoa. Medium-bodied, with fresh lift and supple tannins that finish clean and lightly spicy.

Style & Specs

• Grapes: Sangiovese, Merlot (85% / 15% reported)
• Region: Umbria (Central Italy)
• ABV: 13.5%
• Aging: several months in stainless, then French oak barrels for up to 20 months
• Structure: dry, medium body, soft-to-moderate tannin, fresh acidity

Food Pairings

• Wild boar ragù or other slow-cooked pork
• Grilled sausages with herbs
• Mushroom pasta or risotto
• Roast chicken with rosemary
• Aged Pecorino or Parmesan

Why Buy This Bottle

• Small-production estate: typically only 3,000–4,000 bottles per year.
• Stainless + French-oak élevage adds polish without losing savory character.
• A flexible, weeknight-to-dinner-party red that stays smooth and food-first.