Winery Tenuta Castelbuono - Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino

Winery Tenuta CastelbuonoCarapace Montefalco Sagrantino

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Tenuta Castelbuono is a red wine from the region of Montefalco Sagrantino of Ombrie.
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 Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino from the Winery Tenuta Castelbuono

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Tenuta Castelbuono in the region of Ombrie is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Tenuta Castelbuono in the region of Ombrie often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or citrus fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta Castelbuono's Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino.

Winemaker
Luca D'Attoma
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
15°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Muscat bleu

An interspecific cross between 15-6 Garnier (villard noir or 18315 Seyve-Villard x Müller-Thurgau) and perle noire or 20347 Seyve-Villard (panse de Provence x 12358 Seyve-Villard), obtained in Switzerland in the 1930s by a nurseryman named Garnier. Muscat Bleu can be found in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, etc. In France, it is practically unknown. It is listed in the Official Catalogue of Vine Varieties, list A2.

Last vintages of this wine

Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino - 2018
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino - 2015
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino - 2014
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 411110
Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino - 2013
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino - 2012
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino - 2011
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino - 2010
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino from Winery Tenuta Castelbuono are 2018, 2013, 2015, 2014 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Tenuta Castelbuono

The winery offers 6 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This winery is part of the Tenute Lunelli.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Montefalco Sagrantino in the region of Ombrie
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The Winery Tenuta Castelbuono is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Montefalco Sagrantino to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Ombrie
In the top 6000 of of Italy wines
In the top 150 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
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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 Ombrie

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.

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