Reference: ASMMSA18
The Sagrantino vine, cultivated for centuries exclusively in Montefalco, seems to have been brought there from Asia Minor by the followers of St. Francis.
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MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO DOCG Bio
The Sagrantino vine, cultivated for centuries exclusively in Montefalco, seems to have been brought there from Asia Minor by the followers of St. Francis.
Variety
100% Sagrantino.
First year of production
1981
Harvest
Generally mid-October. Manual grape harvest.
Vinification
Gravity filling of the tanks, fermentation on the skins with maceration for 25-40 days. Spontaneous clarification without filtration.
Ageing
Maturation takes place in mainly large oak casks for at least 18 months. Maturation in cement vats before bottling.
Tasting
Intense ruby red colour. Rich and powerful nose, ethereal and complex. Typically characterised by notes of fruit and herbs, where citrus, cherry, berries, mint and oregano stand out. On the palate it is a very structured wine with firm and persistent tannins. A wine that expresses itself best with long ageing in the bottle.
Pairings
Accompanies grills and roasts, braised or stewed red meats, game and hard mature cheeses.
Optimal period of consumption
Montefalco Sagrantino generally reaches full maturity 10-15 years after the harvest and can age in the bottle for over 30 years.
Serving temperature
18°C
Data sheet
The Sagrantino vine, cultivated for centuries exclusively in Montefalco, seems to have been brought there from Asia Minor by the followers of St. Francis.
A cru that differs due to the characteristics of the vineyard, facing east instead of south and with a richer soil, particularly in gravel.
This wine has been awarded the 'Gemma', an AIS recognition to those wines that have obtained the highest scores expressed in hundredths and that represent a careful selection among the excellences of the 'Quattro Viti' of the Italian Sommelier Association.
The Riserva version of Montefalco Rosso, vinified only in the best vintages with long ageing in large casks. A blend based only on Sangiovese and the typical Montefalco grapes.
Grechetto is the main autochthonous white varietal of Umbria. When blended it is widespread in the Orvieto area, while pure in the Colli Martani whose territory is part of Montefalco.
Sweet wine made from semi-dried grapes. The traditional version of Montefalco Sagrantino. The name derives from the Latin “sacer”: a holy wine destined for consumption during the Christian festivals.
Trebbiano Spoletino is a typical grape varietal from the area that stretches between Trevi, Montefalco and Spoleto. Its name may derive from “Trebium”, meaning Trevi in latin.
It is a selection of Sagrantino grapes that come from the eponymous vineyard.
Trebbiano Spoletino is an ancient grape varietal that used to be really common in the area between Montefalco, Spoleto and Trevi.
