Montefalco Sagrantino 2011 DOCG Benincasa
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Benincasa |
| Denomination | Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2007 |
| Grapes | 100% Sagrantino. |
| Alcohol content | 16,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | PG8445 |
| Winery headquarter | Benincasa - Bevagna (PG) - Via Capro, 23 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Grilled meat, Meat stewed, White Meat, wild game, Florentina Steak, mushroom risotto, Hard cheese, Pasta with meat sauce |
| Region | Umbria (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Sagrantino di Montefalco |
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is a red wine from Umbria region. Grapes that give life to this wine are 100% Sagrantino. Bunches are harvested and put in wooden cases. Then grapes get destemmed and carefully pressed. After a 20 days fermentation, wine is moved in barriques where refinement takes place for at least 18 months.
Characteristics of Sagrantino di Montefaco wine
This Sagrantino di Montefalco presents a ruby red colour with reflections due to tannins. Bouquet is dominated by blackberry and tobacco notes. Its characteristic tannic amount leads it a strong but refined taste.
Recommended pairings while tasting this red wine
It should be served in a wide crystal glass at a temperature of 18°-20°C. Decantation is suggested 2 or 3 hours before serving to enhance its qualities. This wine can be paired with grilled or stewed red meat, game meat and white meat.
