Umbria: Colsanto Montefalco Rosso
Vineyards: located at Montarone in the municipality of Bevagna.
Origin of ground: alluvial
Type of ground: Clay, lime
Grape: Sangiovese e Sagrantino
Vines per hectare: 7000
HARVEST: The grapes are harvested at the beginning of October by hand using boxes, followed by gentle destemming.
VINIFICATION AND REFINING: he fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 23°C on the skins for fifteen days. This is followed by the malolactic fermentation which takes place 70% inside wooden barrels and 30% in steel tanks. Maturing lasts 15 months and this also takes place 70% in wooden barrels and 30% in steel tanks. At the end of this period, the wine is assembled and bottled. There follows a further period of refining in the bottle.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: It has an intense ruby red color. Its bouquet is fruity. Well bodied, on the palate its tannins are soft and the aftertaste is long.
Drink with: matured cheeses, grilled meat.
Longevity: 10-12 years.
Serve at: 18°C.