Montefalco Rosso DOC

Commodity nature: Montefalco Rosso Controlled Designation of Origin
Production area: Castel Ritaldi (PG) – Umbria
Grapes: 65% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot, 10% Native Vine
Terrain: Hilly, average altitude 400 m a.s.l.
Plant density: 3500 plants per hectare
Training system: Spurred cordon
Yield per hectare: 8000 kg of grapes equal to about 5500 lt
Harvest: Manual in crates
Vinification: Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for about 10 days
Aging: In barrique for 12 months then in stainless steel tanks for about 6 months
Duration: Medium-long
Packaging: Boxes of 6 bottles of 0.75 lt

Organoleptic characteristics

Color: Ruby red tending to garnet with aging
Bouquet: Intense fruity (red fruits in alcohol) with spicy and tobacco notes
Taste: Fruity, good structure and pleasant tannins and persistence
Serving temperature: 18 – 20 ° C
Pairings: Red meats and medium-aged cheeses
Alcohol content: 14% vol

Contains sulphites