Montefalco Rosso Riserva "Molinetta" DOC Romanelli
| Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2024 |
| 2 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
|
2015 |
| Winery | Romanelli |
| Denomination | Montefalco Rosso Riserva Doc |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grapes | 65% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino e 20% Merlot |
| Alcohol content | 15,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | PG/6493 |
| Winery headquarter | Romanelli - Montefalco (PG) - Località Colle San Clemente, 129 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Meat and game stew, wild game, Florentina Steak, Medium-aged cheeses, Hard cheese, Pasta with meat sauce, Grilled Pork |
| Region | Umbria (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Montefalco Rosso |
The Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC is one of the most known red wine of Umbria. The grapes used for the production of the Montefalco Rosso come from the Romanelli estate company located in the San Clemente hill area. The grapes ferment and lately it takes place the maceration on peels for about 40-45 days. This red wine from Umbria has to refine in French wood barrels for about 24 months and then there is an additional bottle refinement for about 24 months.
The characteristics of this Montefalco Rosso wine
It has an intense red color with purple reflections. It has some dry fruit aromas with some black cherry, vanilla, licorice and ripen fruit flavors. The taste is very elegant, balanced, persistent and tannic.
Suggested matches while tasting this red wine from Umbria
It has to be served in wide colorless wine glasses at 18°C. It is perfect with meat sauce and red meat in humid or grilled. It is also good with aged cheeses.
