Tasting Notes

Montefalco Rosso Riserva Adanti is a full-bodied, complex and persistent red wine.

Its aromatic profile ranges from ripe red and dark fruit to attractive toasted nuances developed during its long maturation in oak. With time in the glass, elegant spicy notes emerge, leading to a long, harmonious and pleasantly savoury finish.

The palate combines structure and intensity with balance and elegance, while the presence of Sagrantino contributes depth and character to the predominantly Sangiovese blend.

Vineyards and Terroir

The grapes are sourced from selected vineyard parcels located in Arquata, in the municipality of Bevagna, Umbria.

The vineyards lie approximately 230 metres above sea level, with a south-eastern exposure and clay-limestone soils.

These conditions contribute to the development of grapes with excellent aromatic concentration, structure and natural balance.

Harvest

The grapes are harvested by hand, beginning in the second half of September and continuing until early October, according to the different ripening periods of Sangiovese and Sagrantino.

Careful selection during the harvest ensures that only grapes with the desired level of ripeness and quality are used for this Riserva.

Vinification and Aging

After destemming and crushing, alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks at 28°C.

Maceration lasts approximately 21–28 days, with daily pump-overs and délestage to achieve optimal extraction of colour, aromas and tannins.

A further 4–5 days of post-fermentation maceration completes the extraction process.

The wine is then aged for 30 months in oak barrels, where it gradually develops greater complexity, harmony and depth.

After bottling, it undergoes an additional 12 months of bottle aging before release.

Food Pairings

The structure and complexity of Montefalco Rosso Riserva Adanti make it particularly suitable for rich and flavourful dishes.

Recommended pairings: aged hard cheeses, grilled red meats, roasts, braised meats, game and other well-structured traditional dishes.

It is also an excellent choice with the robust flavours of Umbrian cuisine.

Serving Temperature

Serve at approximately 16–18°C.

For mature vintages, opening the bottle in advance or allowing the wine to breathe in a decanter can help reveal its full aromatic complexity.

Montefalco Rosso Riserva Adanti represents an elegant meeting point between Sangiovese and Sagrantino, combining tradition, structure and refinement in one of Umbria’s most distinctive red wines.