Sagrantino di Montefalco

The Sagrantino di Montefalco is a dry, red DOCG wine from Umbria, Italy. It is made from the Sagrantino grape. The area extends from Collemancio (village of Montefalco ) in the north to Assisi, Montefalco and Spoleto in the south; the status of DOCG, the area has since 1993. 167 winegrowers work on the 286 ha approved country. On this surface, an average of 4530 hl Montefalco Rosso, 1240 St. Sagrantino di Montefalco Sagrantino and 200 hl passito harvested. Typical is a dark garnet and a unconventional fragrance, slightly reminiscent of violets and blackberries. Good Sagrantino distinguished by wealth and an extremely long finish, but they must be released under certain circumstances for a long time to be around. The wine can the buyer about 4 - are stored for 8 years.

Sagrantino rosso

The red Sagrantino rosso is made from the grape varietal Sagrantino.

• Storage: at least 12 months in wooden barrels
• Minimum alcoholic strength: at least 12.5 percent by volume. With a lower alcohol content of the wine is sold as Montefalco Rosso.
• Minimum acidity: 5.5 g / l
• Minimum extract: 23 g / l
• Serving temperature: 16 - 18 ° C

Sagrantino passito

Add small amounts of a red dessert wine is made of ( teilrosiniert, see raisin ) based on the same varieties of dried grapes is produced. The wines are high in alcohol at 14 ° and sweet.