Vintage Character Castello delle Regine Merlot Umbria IGT 2005 is a bold and structured red that showcases the richness Merlot can achieve in Umbria’s clay based soils. The wine opens with aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, layered with notes of leather, tobacco, and dried herbs.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the palate, it is full bodied and concentrated, with firm tannins, savory spice, and a long, complex finish. Its depth and balance make it a versatile partner for braised lamb shanks, wild boar ragù, soy braised pork belly, or aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano and Manchego, offering both international and regional pairing options.
Winery Background Castello delle Regine is situated in southern Umbria, between the towns of Narni and Amelia. The modern estate was established in the 1990s by Paolo Nodari and Livia Colantonio, and today it extends across more than 1,000 acres, with roughly 200–250 acres planted to vines. The vineyards benefit from a north–south orientation and clay rich soils that provide excellent conditions for Merlot, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside smaller plantings of white varieties.
The estate’s approach combines traditional Umbrian viticulture with modern precision, focusing on careful vineyard management and selective harvesting. The Merlot has become one of its flagship bottlings, consistently recognized for its elegance, structure, and capacity to reflect the terroir of central Italy. This combination of scale, terroir, and thoughtful winemaking has positioned Castello delle Regine as a notable name in the Umbrian wine landscape.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryCastello delle Regine
Grape VarietiesMerlot
Winemaker—
CountryItaly
Expert RatingRP 91
RegionUmbria
Production VolumeMedium (30,000 – 100,000 bottles)