Sagrantino Di Montefalco Antonelli 2019

Antonelli's Sagrantino Montefalco is produced from the eponymous grape, grown exclusively in Montefalco for centuries. Vinification is carried out by gravity-fed tanks, followed by fermentation on the skins for 25-40 days at a temperature of 25-28°C. Clarifying occurs spontaneously without filtration. Maturation takes place in predominantly large oak barrels for at least 18 months. It then rests in concrete vats before bottling. Montefalco Sagrantino generally reaches full maturity 10-15 years after harvest and can age in the bottle for over 30 years.

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How to taste it

Visual tasting
Clear, intense ruby red in color. Consistent.
Olfactory tasting
Rich and powerful, ethereal and complex on the nose. Typically characterized by notes of fruit and aromatic herbs, with citrus, cherry, berries, mint, and oregano prominent.
Taste tasting
On the palate, it's a very structured wine, with firm and persistent tannins. This wine expresses itself best with lengthy bottle aging.
What to pair wine with Sagrantino Di Montefalco Antonelli 2019
Sagrantino Montefalco Antonelli pairs well with grilled and roasted meats, braised or stewed red meats, game, and mature hard cheeses.
Contains sulfites.
Sagrantino Montefalco Antonelli is produced from the eponymous grape, grown for centuries exclusively in Montefalco. It appears to have been brought there from Asia Minor by followers of St. Francis. The vineyards are located on hillsides between 300 and 400 meters above sea level; they face south and southwest; they are trained using the spurred cordon and Guyot systems; the average age is 15 years. Harvest generally takes place in the second week of October, with the grapes being hand-picked. Vinification is carried out by gravity-fed tanks, fermenting on the skins for 25-40 days at a temperature of 25-28°C. Clarifying occurs spontaneously without filtration. Maturation takes place in mostly large oak barrels for at least 18 months. The wine then ages in concrete vats before bottling.