Montefalco Sagrantino O di Colpetrone 2017

Description

A still red from the heart of Umbria, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, 16% ABV, produced by Colpetrone (Tenute del Cerro). Vintage 2017. A wine that embodies the power and elegance of Sagrantino, a native Umbrian grape. The grapes are harvested in late September and vinified with temperature-controlled maceration (maximum 28°C) with daily pumping over. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and 6 months in bottle. Intense and complex nose with prominent notes of spice and red fruit jam. Deep ruby red color with garnet highlights. Powerful and full-bodied on the palate with great length and structure. An ideal pairing with red meats, game, and aged cheeses.

Details

Perfume

Intense and complex nose with spicy and red fruit jam notes in evidence.

Color

Intense ruby red with garnet reflections.

Taste

Powerful, thick mouthfeel with great length and structure.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

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 Montefalco Sagrantino O di Colpetrone 2017
Type	Red still
Denomination	Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Vintage	2017
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	16.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Sagrantino
Country	Italy
Region	Umbria
Vendor	Colpetrone (Tenute del Cerro)
Origin	Gualdo Cattaneo (PG)
Harvest	End of September.
Fermentation temperature	28 °C (max.).
Wine making	fermentation with temperature-controlled maceration (max. 28 °C) with daily pumping over; at the end of alcoholic fermentation the maceration period is continued by raising the temperature to 32 °C for a few days and racking at the right level of polyphenol extraction.
Aging	The wine is then placed in French oak barrels where it stays for 12 months and finally bottled; 6 months of bottle ageing precede release.
Allergens	Contains sulphites