Montefalco Sagrantino 2018 DOCG Perticaia

The wine Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG from the Perticaia cellar, boasts the highest honor in the winemaking field. The Controlled and Guaranteed Origin certification certifies the quality and roots of this wine in the production area, Reflecting ancient local traditions and cultures. Sagrantino Montefalco DOCG is produced exclusively with 100% Sagrantino grapes. The grapes are harvested relatively late, at the end of October, and the complex vinification process involves several phases during which constant temperature monitoring is essential. The long maceration of the skins lasts at least three weeks, followed by fermentation at temperatures below 30°C. The temperature then drops to a range between 25-28°C, during which maceration on the skins occurs. The next step involves a further drop in temperature, reaching around 20°C, allowing malolactic fermentation to naturally begin. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is aged in small French oak barrels, either barriques or tonneaux. The final aging period lasts a total of 36 months, as required by the production regulations, during which at least 12 months must be spent in small wood barrels—barriques or tonneaux. At least another 12 months in steel tanks, and then at least another 12 months in bottle.

Characteristics of Sagrantino di Montefalco wine

Organoleptic analysis reveals a wine with an intense ruby red color with garnet hues (typical of the Sagrantino grape), deep, satiny, and visually full-bodied. The aroma opens with a rich, spicy bouquet, with intense hints of cinnamon, which do not overwhelm the aromas of red fruit, cherry, or black cherry, which may evolve into prune with bottle aging. The palate is very full and persistent, quite tannic with a pleasant, lingering bitter aftertaste.

Recommended pairings with Montefalco Sagrantino

Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG from the Perticaia winery is best paired with main courses. Red meat is perfect, grilled or grilled, both stewed and seasoned with flavorful herb sauces. Game, both furred and feathered, pairs beautifully, as do aged cheeses, even those with a long maturation period or those with a mild, moldy taste. This spectacular Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG from Perticaia is particularly suited to aging, even for decades. Serve in large Grand Balloon glasses at 18°C.