Montefalco

Sagrantino

denominazione di origine controllata e garantita

soil type

Sedimentary.

Exposure East, South-East.

Alt. 280 meters a.s.l.

 

grape varieties

100% Sagrantino.

 

yield

Grapes 70 q. per ha

Wine 45 hl per ha

Vines 4200/4500 per ha

 

harvest period

Second part of October.

 

harvest method

Manual in small crates.

 

vinification

Fermentation on the skins for 8 days. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.  Elevation in 26 hl cask of French and Slovenian oak for 18 months, followed by 9-12 months in stainless steel tanks. The bottled wine is aged in the cellar for a minimum of six-eight months.

 

serving suggestion

Braised lamb with wild herbs, roasted potatoes and artichokes, Red potato gnocchi with bacon.