Montefalco Rosso 2009

Colpetrone

Product:

Red Wine

Region:

Umbria (Italy)

Appellation:

Montefalco Rosso DOC

Grapes:

Sangiovese 70%, Sagrantino 15%, Merlot 15%

Alcohol:

13.2%

Volume:

75 cl

Suggested Glass

Rogaska Bourgogne Wine Glass 72.5 cl., Rogaska Crystal

Less strong,concentrated and long-lived than Sagrantino,but very drinkable and soft.It has an intense ruby colour with light crimson hue. The scent is decidedly fruity with hints of rasp- berry and a note of spice and vanilla.The taste is full bodied;its enveloping roundness is at times broken by a slight tannic taste that gives it strength and character.Serve at 18 °C in medium sized glasses. Ageing Capacity in Bottle :5 to 6 years.

Food Match:

Best served with white and red meat roasts and grilled meats,com- pliments and enhances the enjoyment of basic ingredients.

Aging:

Ageing :12 months in tonneaux 5 hl and steel, followed by several months in bottles

Information About Colpetrone

Còlpetrone became a member of the group in 1995 and is situated exactly in the centre of Umbria, a stone's throw from Foligno, Trevi and Bastardo. In a few years it became one of the key farms in the area of Montefalco, due to its spectacular red wine, Sagrantino of Montefalco. In a few years time this farm, practically unknown, has conquered the honour of the press through a series of national and international awards. The most important period of Sagrantino, started immediately after its vigorous entrance of production, the D.O.C.G. certification did the rest. To such an extent that Còlpetrone is actually one of the most popular in the entire region of Umbria. Next to Sagrantino we propose Montefalco Rosso and in a few years there will also be a sensational version of Sagrantino Passito, a sweet red wine with along history that has become a true "speciality of the house". In the course of the year 2001 the investments have been increased with the acquisition of other portions of land that border Còlpetrone that will be put into use with the objective to grow steadily in quality. The present 45 acres of vineyard will become, within the year 2005, 111 to grow again to 148 within the year 2007. That makes Còlpetrone one of the more important holdings in Montefalco.

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