Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG – Scacciadiavoli

Region

Umbria

What to expect

Complex, elegant, intense fruit, with notes of red berries, red citrus, ripe plums, spices, hints of herbs and leather.  Good structure, tannic, but balanced with fresh acidity and a long fruity, spicy finish

Alcohol

15% Vol.

Year

2016

34.50

Production Area
Montefalco, Umbria

Terroir
Clay, sandy soils

Grapes
Sagrantino 100%

Vinification
Harvesting from the 15th to the end of October after which the must is held in 100L French oak vats for 3 to 4 weeks under controlled temperature under 30°C which is throughout the acholic fermentation process.

Aging
50% in barrels (of which 15% new) 50 % in large tanks made from French oak 24 months. After bottling, the bottles are further aged in our cellar for a minimum of 12 months

Colour:

Intense, with garnet hues

Bouquet:

Complex, elegant, intense fruit, with notes of red berries, red citrus, ripe plums, spices, hints of herbs and leather

Taste:

Good structure, tannic, but balanced with fresh acidity and a long fruity, spicy finish

Food pairing:

Perfect with soups, pastas, and rice dishes, as well as both poultry and red meat dishes

Alcohol:  15% Vol.

Serving Temperature:  18 °C – 19 °C

Aging Potential:  Can be drunk young but the wine keeps developing for 10 – 15 years

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