Winery Tenuta AlzaturaMontefalco Sagrantino
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Montefalco Sagrantino of the Winery Tenuta Alzatura is in the top 40 of wines of Montefalco Sagrantino.
Taste structure of the Montefalco Sagrantino from the Winery Tenuta Alzatura
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Tenuta Alzatura in the region of Umbria is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Tenuta Alzatura in the region of Umbria often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Montefalco Sagrantino
Pairings that work perfectly with Montefalco Sagrantino
Original food and wine pairings with Montefalco Sagrantino
The Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Tenuta Alzatura matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, pasta carbonara a la flo without egg or stuffed cutlets.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta Alzatura's Montefalco Sagrantino.
Discover the grape variety: Putzcheere
Simple dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet rustic profile. Nearly extinct, preserved for its heritage value in German varietal collections, it belongs to the ancient Central European grape varieties studied for their genetic interest. Rare German white grape, once cultivated in Baden-Württemberg.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Montefalco Sagrantino from Winery Tenuta Alzatura are 2013, 2012, 2010, 0 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Tenuta Alzatura
The Winery Tenuta Alzatura is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Montefalco Sagrantino to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montefalco Sagrantino
Umbrian DOCG around Montefalco (Perugia, DOC 1979, DOCG 1992): signature Sagrantino exclusively as ruling red (100%) — inky purple robe almost black at the centre, dense and full-bodied profile with brooding dark red fruits, plum, cinnamon and damp earth, tannins among the highest in the world (≥Tannat and Aglianico). Dry or sweet Passito. 37 months min ageing (12 in oak), exceptional longevity, thick skins rich in polyphenols.
The wine region of Umbria
"Green heart" of Italy, cradle of Sagrantino: exceptional tannic red in Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, dense and concentrated with notes of blackberry, candied plum, liquorice, spice and leather, powerful tannins and long ageing. Suppler Sangiovese in blends, Cabernet and Merlot in Torgiano DOCG. Orvieto whites based on Grechetto and Trebbiano, full and almondy, from dry to sweet Muffato. ~13,000 ha between Tuscany and Lazio.
The word of the wine: Astringent
Said of a wine that is a bit harsh and rough on the palate. Astringency often appears in young red wines that are rich in tannins and need to be rounded out.
