NAME

Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

PRODUCTION AREA

Torre del Colle in the municipality of Bevagna (Umbria)

GRAPES

100% Sagrantino

ALTITUDE

250 - 320 m above sea level

FARMING SYSTEM

Spurred cordon - Guillot

NUMBER OF STRAIN

5,000/ha

TERRAIN CHARACTERISTICS

clay alternating with marly and arenaceous formations

GRAPES PRODUCTION

40q/ha

VINIFICATION

Fermentation only with native yeasts, unpressed vacini

MATURATION

36 months in large oak barrels
of Slavonia and at least 12 months in
bottle

CLARIFICATION

Spontaneous, without filtration

ALCOHOL

15%

SERVICE

Serve in large glasses at a temperature of 16-18°C. It is recommended to decant the product 2-3 hours before serving to enhance its qualities.

STYLE

Full-bodied and intense

MATCHING

Game, Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Meat, Braised Meat, Mature Cheeses, Spicy Cheeses, Sliced Beef, Pasta with Meat Sauce...

LONGEVITY'

Perfect wine to drink immediately, but can evolve well if left to rest in the cellar for over 12 years