Sagrantino di Montefalco Sacer 2011

Description

A still red from the heart of Umbria, a 2011 Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, 15% ABV, produced by Colpetrone (Tenute del Cerro). A wine that embodies the power and elegance of Sagrantino, a native Umbrian grape. The grapes are harvested by hand, selecting the best plots for exposure and soil type. Fermentation takes place with maceration at a controlled temperature (24-28°C) with daily pumping over and délestage; after alcoholic fermentation, the maceration period continues, raising the temperature to 29°C. Aged in French oak barriques for 6 months, with weekly batonnage for the following 6 months, and 12 months in bottle. The nose is powerful with hints of ripe red fruit and leather, which precede a bold palate with evident tannic concentration. An ideal wine to accompany red meats, game, and aged cheeses.

Details

Perfume

The nose is powerful with hints of ripe red fruit and leather.

Color

Impenetrable red.

Taste

Firm with a clear tannic concentration.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Decanting time:

2 hours

Producer

Producer

Colpetrone (Tenute del Cerro)

From this winery

• Start up year: 1995
• Oenologist: Riccardo Cotarella, Emanuele Nardi
• Bottles produced: 280.000
• Hectares: 63

Còlpetrone became a member of the group in 1995 and is situated exactly in the centre of Umbria, a stone's throw from Foligno, Trevi and Bastardo. In a few years it became one of the key farms in the area of Montefalco, due to its spectacular red wine, Sagrantino of Montefalco. In a few years time this farm, practically unknown, has conquered the honour of the press through a series of national and international awards. The most important period of Sagrantino, started immediately after its vigorous entrance of production, the D.O.C.G. certification did the rest. To such an extent that Còlpetrone is actually one of the most popular in the entire region of Umbria.

Next to Sagrantino we propose Montefalco Rosso and in a few years there will also be a sensational version of Sagrantino Passito, a sweet red wine with along history that has become a true "speciality of the house". In the course of the year 2001 the investments have been increased with the acquisition of other portions of land that border Còlpetrone that will be put into use with the objective to grow steadily in quality. The present 45 acres of vineyard will become, within the year 2005, 111 to grow again to 148 within the year 2007. That makes Còlpetrone one of the more important holdings in Montefalco. Read more

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Technical Sheet

Name	Colpetrone Sagrantino di Montefalco Sacer 2011
Type	Red still
Denomination	Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Vintage	2011
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	15.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Sagrantino
Country	Italy
Region	Umbria
Vendor	Colpetrone (Tenute del Cerro)
Origin	Gualdo Cattaneo (PG)
Harvest	The grapes are harvested by hand, selecting the best plots for exposure and soil type.
Wine making	Fermentation with temperature-controlled maceration (24-28 °C) with daily pumping-over and délestage; at the end of alcoholic fermentation the maceration period is continued by raising the temperature to 29 °C.
Aging	After racking, the wine is transferred to French oak barriques still on its fine lees where it will undergo malolactic fermentation and weekly batonnage for the next 6 months. It will remain in wood for a further 6 months and 12 months in bottle.
Allergens	Contains sulphites