Umbria: Colsanto Montefalco Ruris

GENERAL DATA:
Vineyards: located at Montarone in the municipality of Bevagna.
Origin of ground: alluvial
Kind of ground: clay and lime
Grape: Sangiovese and Sagrantino
Vines per hectare: 7000
Type of cultivation: Cordon trained

HARVEST:
The grapes are harvested by hand using boxes followed by gentle destemming.
VINIFICATION AND REFINING:
The fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 23°C
on the skins for fifteen days.
There follows the malolactic fermentation, 70% inside the barriques and 30%
in steel tanks. Ten months of maturing follow, 70% in barriques and 30%
of the product in steel tanks.
At the end of this period, the wine is assembled and bottled.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
It has an intense ruby red color, with a fruity bouquet, ranging from spices
to wild berries. Tannins are soft and the aftertaste is long.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Drink with: pasta dishes with ragout, all types of meat and poultry,
mature cheeses.
Longevity: 6-8 years.
Serve at: 17-18°C