Winery PetriboniMontefalco Sagrantino
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Montefalco Sagrantino from the Winery Petriboni
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Petriboni in the region of Umbria is a .
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 Petriboni matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, pasta with tuna and tomato sauce or curried veal roulades.
Details and technical informations about Winery Petriboni's Montefalco Sagrantino.
Discover the grape variety: Vijariego Negro
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), soft spices and characteristic smoky volcanic notes. Distinctively insular profile. Preserved for its heritage value, it is part of the native Canarian grapes under study and embodies Atlantic island identity. Native Spanish black grape of the Canary Islands, grown mainly on Tenerife, recently rediscovered.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Montefalco Sagrantino from Winery Petriboni are 2010, 0, 2009
Informations about the Winery Petriboni
The Winery Petriboni is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 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: Generic
A term that can have several meanings, but often designates a branded wine as opposed to a wine from a vineyard or château, sometimes abused to designate regional appellations (e.g. Bordeaux, Burgundy, etc.).
