Sericum Montefalco Rosso DOC – Terre De La Custodia

Vineyards and production area

The grapes come from vineyards located in the municipalities of Giano dell’Umbria and Gualdo Cattaneo. The vineyards cover 20 hectares at an altitude of between 300 and 350 metres above sea level.

The vines are approximately 15 years old and grow in light soils with a predominantly calcareous composition. They are trained using the spurred cordon system, with a planting density of 5,000 vines per hectare and an average yield of 90 quintals per hectare.

Harvest and vinification

The harvest takes place between the end of September and the first week of October. Before harvesting, insufficiently ripe or unhealthy bunches are removed. The remaining grapes are then harvested mechanically.

After destemming and crushing, the grapes are cooled to 18°C. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts, automated temperature control and pump-overs. Fermentation lasts approximately 8–10 days.

Malolactic fermentation is also carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine subsequently undergoes bottle ageing.

Tasting notes

Sericum Montefalco Rosso DOC Terre de la Custodia has an intense, bright ruby-red colour. Its bouquet reveals aromas of sour cherries, vegetal notes and sweet spices.

On the palate, it is structured and smooth, supported by vibrant freshness and excellent drinkability. It has an ageing potential of approximately four to five years.

Food pairings and serving temperature

Sericum Montefalco Rosso DOC Terre de la Custodia pairs particularly well with structured pasta or rice dishes, pork and game.

Serve at 18°C. Opening the bottle in advance is recommended.

Alcohol content: 15% vol.

Production: 30,000 bottles.