SAGRANTINO DI MONTEFALCO DOCG

Appellation: DOCG
Grapes: 100% Sagrantino
Produced in: Montefalco
Age of vineyard: 25-30 years
Altitude: 350 m a.s.l.
Training system: spurred cordon with an east exposure
Vines per hectare: 5.000
Production per hectare: 40-50 quintals
Harvest period: October
Vinification: soaking on the skins for over a month
Ageing: 12 months in steel barrels and 24 months in oak
Refining: 12 months in bottle
Colour: ruby red
Bouquet: ample and fruity
Taste: full-bodied with a good structure and a persistent aftertaste
Alcohol: 14% by vol
Total dry extract: 35,4
Total acidity: 5,0
Serving temperature: 18°C
Best with: roasts, braised meats, fine game and mature cheeses