Winery Le CimateMontefalco Sagrantino Passito
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Montefalco Sagrantino Passito of Winery Le Cimate in the region of Umbria often reveals types of flavors of microbio.
Details and technical informations about Winery Le Cimate's Montefalco Sagrantino Passito.
Discover the grape variety: Meslier Saint-François
Meslier Saint François is a French grape variety that comes from the Gatinais, located south of the Paris basin. It was obtained from a cross between Chenin and Gouais Blanc. It is planted on a surface area of 50 ha in France and is often confused with Arbois, hence the synonym it shares with the latter, Orbois. Its berries and clusters are of normal size. Its adult leaves have convex teeth. Meslier Saint François is not very vigorous, but it remains fertile. It buds early, 3 days before Chasselas. It is often exposed to spring frosts and is susceptible to oidium and grey rot. Meslier Saint François produces flat, light wines with little alcohol. When distilled, its eaux de vie are full of bouquet and fine. It can thus be used in the blending of grape varieties that produce cognac or armagnac.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Montefalco Sagrantino Passito from Winery Le Cimate are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Le Cimate
The Winery Le Cimate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Montefalco Sagrantino to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Umbria
Umbria, in CentralItaly, is a region of lush hills, hilltop villages and iconic historic towns. The latter are exemplified by Orvieto and Assisi. At the very heart of the Italian peninsula, it is surrounded by Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. It is in fact the only Italian region without a coastline or international border.
The word of the wine: Seeds
A maximum of four, located in the heart of the grape berry, they contain tannins and nitrogenous matter.
