GROUND
Sedimentary and clayey origin.
East, South-East exposure.
Hilly alt. 270 m slm
VINES
70% Sangiovese,
20% Sagrantino,
10% Montepulciano.
YIELDS
Grapes q.b. 90 per hectare
Wine hl. 60 per hectare
5000 vines per hectare
HARVEST PERIOD
Mid September, early October.
COLLECTION
Manual.
VINIFICATION
Fermentation on the skins for 10 days.
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel.
Aging in 26 hl French and Slovenian oak barrels for 18 months followed by 9 months in steel. The bottled wine remains, at least, for six/eight months in the cellar.
PAIRINGS
When Sunday tastes different: roast suckling pig with potato puff pastry.
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Data sheet
Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
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Format | 750 ml |
Region | Umbria |
Name | Montefalco Rosso |
Vintage | 2021 |
Disciplinary | D.O.C. |
Grape variety | Sagrantino Sangiovese |