Antonelli Montefalco Sagrantino 2015
This is the traditional red wine of Montefalco, made exclusively from Sagrantino grapes, from vines grown for centuries on the slopes of the Umbrian hills. Little known outside of Italy Sagrantino di Montefalco is characterised by its great structure and capacity for longevity. Antonelli's organically grown Sagrantino grapes undergo gravity-fed fermentation in contact with the skins, thereafter clarification occurs spontaneously without the need for clarification. The wine is then matured in large oak barrels for at least 18 months and then settles in glass lined cement vats for some months before being bottled. Sagrantino di Montefalco requires a minimum 37 months ageing prior to its release. Intense ruby red in colour the nose is rich and powerful, ethereal and very complex with notes of fruit and aromatic herbs, featuring citrus, cherry, wild berry, mint and oregano. The palate is structured, with firm integrated tannins and a perfect partner with grilled and roast meats, stewed red meats, game and mature hard cheeses. Sagrantino will generally reache full maturity after 10-15 years from the harvest; however it is able to bottle age for more than 30 years.
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The Producer Antonelli | Montefalco
The history of the Antonelli Estate can be traced back to medieval times and actually belonged to the Bishop of Spoleto for 600 years. It was purchased in the late 19th century by Francesco Antonelli, a lawyer from Spoleto, who began a radical...
Other wines from this producer
Antonelli Montefalco Rosso 2017
Antonelli Chiusa di Pannone Montefalco Sagrantino 2012
Antonelli Montefalco Sagrantino 2015
Antonelli Trebium Trebbiano Spoletino 2018
The Region Italy | Umbria
The Umbria wine region is located in central Italy, at the very heart of the Italian peninsula. Hemmed in by neighbouring Tuscany, Lazio and the Marche, it is the only Italian wine region that has neither a coastline or...
Other wines from this region
Castello della Sala Cervaro della Sala 2018
Antonelli Montefalco Rosso 2017
San Giovanni della Sala Orvieto Classico Superiore 2018
Perticaia Sagrantino di Montefalco 2013
Antonelli Chiusa di Pannone Montefalco Sagrantino 2012
Castello della Sala Conte della Vipera 2018
Antonelli Montefalco Sagrantino 2015
Antonelli Trebium Trebbiano Spoletino 2018
The Primary Grape Wine By Grape Variety | Other Varieties
It is estimated that there are more than 10,000 grape varieties in present commercial production, yet this probably includes the same grapes under other names. With the increase of DNA fingerprinting it is thought that the real number might come down closer to 5,000.
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