Winery MontechiaraSagrantino di Montefalco
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Sagrantino di Montefalco from the Winery Montechiara
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sagrantino di Montefalco of Winery Montechiara in the region of Umbria is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Sagrantino di Montefalco
Pairings that work perfectly with Sagrantino di Montefalco
Original food and wine pairings with Sagrantino di Montefalco
The Sagrantino di Montefalco of Winery Montechiara matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, salmon lasagna or cutlets with portuguese sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Montechiara's Sagrantino di Montefalco.
Discover the grape variety: Enfariné Noir
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate with lively acidity; signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and Jura floral notes. Airy style, best drunk young. Preserved for its heritage value, it survives in a few heritage plots in the Jura and Ain. Ancient native French black grape of the Jura and Bugey, formerly more widespread, now near-extinct.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sagrantino di Montefalco from Winery Montechiara are 2007, 2008, 0, 2005
Informations about the Winery Montechiara
The Winery Montechiara is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 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: Powerful
Rich, full-bodied, corpulent wine.
