Ideally matched with savoury dishes and mature cheeses.
Grape: 70% sangiovese, 15% sagrantino, 5% barbera, 5% merlot, 5% cabernet
First year of production: 1979
Vineyards: Vineyards in Bevagna (Pg) in Vocabolo Arquata at 230m height, exposure South-East on clay-calcareous soil. Plant density: 3.000 - 5.000 per hectare.
Description: it pours a vibrant ruby red with aromas typical of the Montefalco soil: a fusion of balsamic and fruity notes ranging from cherry to currant, blackberry and plum. The mouthfeel is fresh with a balanced suite of tannins, and a rich perky flavour enlivens the fruity and balsamic tones. The wine is aged in large oak barrels for at least 12 months before bottling. Ideally matched with savoury dishes and mature cheeses
Harvest: Handmade in the second half of September and in the first week of October.
Vinification: Grapes are crushed and de-stemmed, fermentation is made in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature at 28° C. Maceration of 3-4 weeks with pumping over and delestage. Ageing: barrels and tonneaux for 12 months.
Serving temp and pairing suggestions: This red wine, best served at a temperature between...
First courses with meat sauces. Roast or grilled red meats. Seasoned cheeses.
Flavoursome first courses like risotto, tagliatelle, ravioli, rare beef, roasted and...
Grilled and roasted meat, flavoursome first courses like lasagne, mature cheeses.
Pairs with substantial 1st courses, pork and game.
It combines perfectly with full flavoured first courses and grilled meat.
It accompanies strong mature cheeses, superior cured meats, grilled meats and game meat
Ideally matched with savoury dishes and mature cheeses.
Ideal with appetizers, interesting...
It can accompany appetizers and barley soups, soft cheeses, white meats and shellfish.
Best with slow-cooked stews
Best matched with tea biscuits, blue cheese, chocolate sweets. On its own, it’s a perfect...
It is easily matched with grilled meats, semi-hard cheeses and game meat
Pairing with mature hard cheeses, grilled meats and well structured courses.
It accompanies strong mature cheeses, superior cured meats, grilled meats and game meat
Ideally matched with savoury dishes and mature cheeses.
