Winery Cantine CollesoleMontefalco Sagrantino
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Montefalco Sagrantino from the Winery Cantine Collesole
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Cantine Collesole in the region of Umbria is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
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 Cantine Collesole matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of braciola (southern italy), pho ga (vietnamese chicken soup) or saltimbocca alla romana.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cantine Collesole's Montefalco Sagrantino.
Discover the grape variety: Ner d'Ala
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, showing aromas of cherry, red fruits (redcurrant) and alpine herb notes. Discreet heritage profile at altitude. Preserved on a few confidential parcels, it reflects the ampelographic richness of northern Piedmont. Rare native black variety from Canavese and the Ala valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Montefalco Sagrantino from Winery Cantine Collesole are 2012, 0, 2014
Informations about the Winery Cantine Collesole
The Winery Cantine Collesole is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 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: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
