Winery Torrito del FalcoSagrantino di Montefalco
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.
The Sagrantino di Montefalco of the Winery Torrito del Falco is in the top 70 of wines of Montefalco Sagrantino.
Taste structure of the Sagrantino di Montefalco from the Winery Torrito del Falco
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sagrantino di Montefalco of Winery Torrito del Falco in the region of Umbria is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sagrantino di Montefalco of Winery Torrito del Falco in the region of Umbria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
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 Torrito del Falco matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roasted fillet of beef with parsley, pasta with lemon and comté cheese or chicken and sausage stew with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Torrito del Falco's Sagrantino di Montefalco.
Discover the grape variety: Couderc noir
Natural interspecific crossing between Jaeger 70 (Vitis Rupestris x Vitis Lincecumii) and an unknown Vitis Vinifera discovered by Eugène Contassot, the seeds from this crossing having been offered to/seeded by Georges Couderc. This direct-producing hybrid was the most widely planted, particularly in the south of France. There are still a few strains in production today, but it is practically no longer multiplied, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of Vine Varieties, list A1. - Synonymy: Couderc 7120, Contassot 20 (for all the synonyms of the varieties, click here!).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sagrantino di Montefalco from Winery Torrito del Falco are 2012, 2013, 2009, 0 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Torrito del Falco
The Winery Torrito del Falco is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 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: Effervescent
Any wine loaded with CO2 (carbon dioxide), which is revealed in the form of bubbles, reinforcing the freshness effect in the mouth. This gas production is the result of what is called the second fermentation in the bottle. It occurs in champagnes and sparkling wines such as crémants.
