| Grape varieties |
60% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot |
| History |
According to Italian law, the princely variety of the Montefalco area can only be labelled on Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG wines but not on the other DOC wines of the territory, and is therefore not listed next to Sangiovese and Merlot in this sheet. Label: Tenuta di Montefalco design. In the foreground, the falcon, symbol of Montefalco, which was so named by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, who loved stopping off here to hunt falcons. |
| Soil composition |
Medium-textured soil with light skeleton; draining, medium-deep subsoil. |
| Harvest |
Sangiovese and Merlot harvested in early September. |
| Vinification |
Stainless steel fermentation with 28 days of skin contact. |
| Ageing |
Followed by 12 months in barriques and 30 hl barrels, then about 1 year in the bottle before release. |
| Pairing |
Stewed fresh-water fish, spit-roasted suckling pig, soup with spelt and legumes, stewed lamb liver, meatballs of Chianina beef with thyme, grilled or sautéed porcini mushrooms. |
| On offer |
Price Lungarotti Montefalco Rosso Riserva 2020 € 10.92
ex VAT
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