The best wines of Montefalco Sagrantino

Discover the best wines of Montefalco Sagrantino of Ombrie as well as the best winemakers of Montefalco Sagrantino and estates of Montefalco Sagrantino to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Montefalco Sagrantino and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Montefalco Sagrantino by region

Looking for a good wine of Montefalco Sagrantino of Ombrie among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Montefalco Sagrantino. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Montefalco Sagrantino with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Montefalco Sagrantino

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

Red wines from the region of Montefalco Sagrantino go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of homemade beef stew, pasta with crispy parma ham or veal cutlets with cream sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

On the nose the red wine of the region of Montefalco Sagrantino. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, floral or cedar and sometimes also flavors of sage, fennel or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Montefalco Sagrantino. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

  • 1997With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.36/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

  • Sagrantino

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

A wine route planned in the region of Montefalco Sagrantino? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Montefalco Sagrantino.

Discovering the wine region of Montefalco Sagrantino

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.

Great white wines of Montefalco Sagrantino

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

White wines from the region of Montefalco Sagrantino go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of tagliatelle with fresh salmon, ham and comté quiche or sunshine pie with tomato pesto and pine nuts.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

In the mouth the white wine of the region of Montefalco Sagrantino. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

  • Grechetto

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

A wine route planned in the region of Montefalco Sagrantino? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Montefalco Sagrantino.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sparkling wines of Montefalco Sagrantino

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

Sparkling wines from the region of Montefalco Sagrantino go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork tenderloin with chorizo and peppers, home-made coq au vin or rabbit with mustard in foil.

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Legs

Synonymous with tears.

Great sweet wines of Montefalco Sagrantino

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

Sweet wines from the region of Montefalco Sagrantino go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Montefalco Sagrantino. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or microbio.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

  • 2014With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.16/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Montefalco Sagrantino

  • Sagrantino

The word of the wine: Amylic

Aroma reminiscent of banana, candy, and sometimes nail polish, particularly present in primeur wines. The amylic taste is reminiscent of the aromas of industrial confectionery and does not reflect a great expression of terroir.

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