Molino dell'Attone Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2018 - Antonelli San Marco

Variety Sagrantino 100% First year of production 2015 Molino dell'Attone vineyard (0.50 hectares). Planted in 1990. Altitude 400 meters above sea level. Exposure to the east, rows oriented according to the slope. Plant spacing 2.8 meters x 1.0 meters (3571 vines / hectare). Soil from the Miocene period and of marine origin, characterized by the presence of marl and rich in minerals such as phyllosilicates, quartz and feldspars Harvest October 2016 Vinification Filling of the maceration tanks by gravity, after sorting the grapes. Maceration on the skins for 40 days Aging In 5-hectolitre oak barrels for 40 months; assembly; in the bottle for a year. Tasting Intense ruby red color. Extreme complexity and elegance to the nose. Typically characterized by notes of fruit and aromatic herbs, where citrus, cherry, wild berries, mint and oregano stand out. On the palate it is a very fine and structured wine, with a strong and integrated tannin. Wine that is best expressed with a long refinement in the bottle. Pairings Accompanies grilled and roasted meats, braised or stewed red meats, game and aged hard cheeses. Optimal period of consumption Montefalco Sagrantino generally reaches full maturity 10-15 years after the harvest and is able to refine in the bottle for over 30 years. Serving temperature 18 ° C Alcohol 15%