THE WINERY FROM THE ORIGINS TO THE PRESENT

THE WINERY FROM THE ORIGINS TO THE PRESENT The winery rises in the hills that overlook the ancient Via Emilia, on the boundary between Emilia and Romagna, at elevations ranging from 300 to 450 meters. Here, in the very heart of the region, in Castel San Pietro Terme, Umberto Cesari and his wife launched their own enterprise in the early 60s. From the very beginning, the winery has always strongly believed in its growing area, able to produce extraordinary grapes, and had pledged to enhance and promote it. The passion for high quality wine has been the reason why Umberto Cesari founded the winery, and still now it represents the basis of its growth, development and success. Cartella stampa - Umberto Cesari

THE GROWING AREA The original 20 hectares of that first estate grew over the years to become a total of some 170, and an additional 180 hectares of vineyards rent from its neighbours. The local growing season receives a decidedly beneficent influence from the mild climate of these breeze-favoured hills, which march down as far as Tuscany. They are protected by an arc of calanchi, or steep, eroded slopes, which are known in this area as Calanchi azzurri for the bluish hue the slopes assume during sunny days. Today Umberto Cesari winery comprises six separate properties: Casetta, Parolino, Ca' Grande, Laurento, Liano and Tauleto. The character of the local climate determines what is planted in the vineyards. Red grapes, particularly for Sangiovese DOC, are planted facing southwest, while the whites face northeast. Cartella stampa - Umberto Cesari

GRAPES Umberto Cesari was the first producer in Emilia-Romagna to believe in the significant quality potential of the Sangiovese grape, and world-class Sangiovese wine has always served as the cornerstone of its winemaking philosophy. Besides, the winery has always given its commitment to the enhancement of the typical varieties of the region, for this still cultivates with passion Trebbiano, Albana di Romagna and Pignoletto. Moreover, the focus on the consummatory together with the continuous experimentation have allowed us to introduce other international varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes on these estates, 70% of which are harvested by hand and the remainder by machine, are vinified exclusively in the Umberto Cesari cellar, utilizing the most up-to-date technology but with the most sensitive respect for local winemaking traditions and for the local environment.

THE AGEING The company has always followed the entire production chain, from the harvest of the grapes to the bottling up and to the ageing process; the great red wines are aged in barrels, Tonneaux or Barriques. To the latter phase Umberto Cesari has dedicated a brand new space able to combine tradition and innovation: a cellar of about 2000 square meters, which contains over 600 barrels, tonneaux and barriques. This is the place where Umberto Cesari wines age to get ready to become those great products recognized worldwide. Cartella stampa - Umberto Cesari

THE PRODUCTS A passion for quality, painstaking attention to every single detail, respect for traditional winemaking and experimentation with innovative technologies: these are the ingredients of Umberto Cesari wines, utterly distinctive in style, completely unique in personality. INNOVATION CREATIVITY CHARACTER FIDELITY STYLE EXCELLENCE & SPECIALITIES

UMBERTO CESARI Inspired by his passion for wine, Umberto Cesari began in the early 1960s to dedicate his life to making world-class Sangiovese. With few resources but a wealth of enthusiasm, he started in a period when quality and varietal faithfulness where alien concepts in Romagna. But he succeeded in a few years to win recognition and appreciation for his wines, particularly abroad, so much so that he became considered the ambassador to the world of Sangiovese. His long-time dream became true when Tauleto, his iconic wine, was named in both 2003 and 2007 the Best Sangiovese at the IWSC of London. He continues his handson role in management of the winery, still personally involved in the winemaking. With the assistance of a winemaking team, he oversees the entire production process and ensures consistent wine quality.

NUMBERS 50 170 HARVESTS FROM THE EARLY '60S HECTARS LOCATED IN THE HILLS OF CASTEL SAN PIETRO TERME 60 COUNTRIES WHERE UMBERTO CESARI EXPORTS 90 EXPORT PERCENTAGE 3.5 MLN BOTTLES SOLD IN 2015

THE AWARDS Over the years Umberto Cesari has received some of the most important awards, both in Italy and abroad: Tauleto 2003 SANGIOVESE TROPHY International Wine & Spirit Competition 2007 - London ITALIAN WINERY OF THE YEAR International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011 London Tauleto 2006 BEST ITALIAN RED Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012 Tauleto 2007 BEST ITALIAN WINE Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013 Tauleto 2008 5 GRAPPOLI Bibenda Vini d Italia 2015 Italy Tauleto 2008 90.5 PUNTI, BEST WINE FROM EMILIA ROMAGNA Tasted Journal 2014 Colle del Re Albana Passito 2007 93/100 pt. Robert Parker The Wine Advocate UMBERTO CESARI 40024 Castel San Pietro Terme (BO) - 2160, v. Stanzano tel: 051 6947811 fax: 051 944387 email: info@umbertocesari.it Website: www.umbertocesari.com