Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2014
Sagrantino is an indigenous variety of Umbria with an exceptional concentration of polyphenols.
Terroir: 100% Sagrantino obtained from massal selection and harvested mid-October. Double spurred cordon; 5000 vines/hectare; yield 6000 kg/hectare. Sourced from plots with southwest exposure, with soils with loose with sandy-clayey texture, limestone subsoil and not very deep.
Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation with 28 days of skin contact; aged 12 months in barriques followed by three years of bottle refinement. Certified organic from the 2014 vintage. Limited production of 20,000 bottles.
Additional Information
Ample and complex, it immediately expresses a range of red fruit (black cherry, bilberry) with elegant notes of cocoa and sweet spices. The aromas are very long and harmonious. On the palate, the wine has a powerful structure with good concentration and freshness of fruit. Fragrant acidity and dense, mature tannins develop, as the wine ends with a long-lasting finish.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
- Winemaker: Teresa Severini
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Loose sand, clay, limestone
- Yield: 6 tons/ha
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Avg Production: 20,000 bottles
- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 6/750ml
- Varietals: 100% Sagrantino
Recent Press
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Score: 91 Points
Wine Spectator Author: Alison Napjus
Date: Friday, November 30, 2018"Delicate spice and smoke notes wind through the flavors of baked plum, dried fig and tobacco in this full-bodied red, with dense tannins that are pleasingly plush in texture. Offers a lingering, savory finish. Best after 2020." -
Score: 92 Points
JamesSuckling.com Author: James Suckling
Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018"Fascinating aromas of dried meat, berries and spice. Full body, round and soft tannins and a flavorful finish. Tannic yet extremely attractive. Not for the weak-hearted. Drink now."
