Montefalco Sagrantino

Designation of origin and guaranteed

Commodity nature: Montefalco Sagrantino Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin
Production area: Castel Ritaldi (PG) – Umbria
Grapes: 100% Sagrantino
Terrain: Hilly, average altitude 400 m a.s.l.
Plant density: 3500 plants per hectare
Training system: Spurred cordon
Yield per hectare: 5000 kg of grapes equal to about 3000 liters
Harvest: Manual in crates when the grapes are very ripe
Vinification: Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for about 15-20 days
Aging: In tonneau for 12 months then in terracotta amphora for another 12 months, then rests in stainless steel tanks for about 12 before going into the bottle where it remains in refinement for at least 4 months
Duration: Long
Packaging: Boxes of 6 bottles of 0.75 lt

Organoleptic characteristics

Color: Intense red tending to garnet
Bouquet: Intense of red fruit jam with notes of undergrowth, aromatic herbs and characteristic mineral scents
Taste: Full, enveloping and persistent with intense and velvety tannins, aftertaste of fruit and earth
Serving temperature: 18 – 20 ° C
Pairings: Game, lamb, aged cheeses
Alcohol content: 15.5% vol.

Contains sulphites