Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2018 Bio - Antonelli San Marco

Vineyards Located in the hills between 300 and 400 m above sea level; south and south-west exposure; spurred cordon and Guyot training; average age 15 years. Yield per hectare 45 hl / ha. Harvest Generally in the second week of October, with manual harvesting of the grapes. Vinification Filling of the tanks by gravity, fermentation on the skins for 25-40 days at a temperature of 25-28 ° C. Spontaneous clarification without filtration. Aging Maturation takes place in mainly large oak barrels for at least 18 months. Stop in concrete tanks before bottling. Tasting Intense ruby red color. Rich and powerful nose, ethereal and complex. Typically characterized by notes of fruit and aromatic herbs, where citrus fruits, cherries, berries, mint and oregano stand out. On the palate it is a very structured wine, with strong and persistent tannins. 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%