The wine region of Montefalco Sagrantino is located in the region of Montefalco of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paolo Bea or the Domaine Paolo Bea produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montefalco Sagrantino are Sangiovese, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montefalco Sagrantino often reveals types of flavors of oaky, cream or cheese and sometimes also flavors of mint, toasty or nutmeg.
In the mouth of Montefalco Sagrantino is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 101 estates and châteaux in the of Montefalco Sagrantino, producing 183 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Montefalco Sagrantino go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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