Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG 2018

Montefalco Sagrantino, Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita, this fine red wine is offered by Azienda Antonelli San Marco. The Sagrantino vine, cultivated for centuries exclusively in Montefalco, seems to have been brought there from Asia Minor by the followers of St. Francis. In this case, the vineyards are located in the hills between 300 and 400 metres above sea level, with south and south-west exposure, trained by spurred cordon and Guyot. The plants here have an average age of 15 years. Harvesting generally takes place in the second week of October, with the grapes picked by hand. The bunches delivered to the cellar are sent to vinification, with the tanks being filled by gravity. This is followed by fermentation in contact with the skins for 25-40 days at a controlled temperature. Maturation takes place in oak barrels, mostly large, for at least 18 months and rests in cement vats before bottling. Intense ruby red colour. The nose is rich and powerful, ethereal and complex. Typically characterised by notes of fruit and herbs, where citrus, cherry, berries, mint and oregano stand out. In the mouth it reveals itself to be a very structured wine, with firm and persistent tannins. A wine that expresses itself best with long bottle ageing. Montefalco Sagrantino generally reaches full maturity 10-15 years after the harvest and is able to age in the bottle for more than 30 years. On the table it accompanies grilled and roast meats, braised or stewed red meats, game and mature hard cheeses.