Montefalco Sagrantino "Collenottolo" 2011 DOCG Tenuta Bellafonte
| Punteggio sommelier | 92/100 | 2025 |
| 3 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2016 |
| 3 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2024 |
| Cantina | Tenuta Bellafonte |
| Denominazione | Sagrantino Montefalco DOCG |
| Annata | 2011 |
| Uvaggio | 100% Sagrantino |
| Gradazione | 15,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Solfiti | Contiene Solfiti |
| Sede Cantina | Tenuta Bellafonte - Bevagna (PG) - Via Colle Nottolo, 2 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Florentina Steak, Pasta with meat sauce, Sliced beef, wild game, Hard cheese, Roast meat, Scallops with mushrooms |
| Region | Umbria (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Sagrantino di Montefalco |
The Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is a typical red wine of Umbria. The Bellafonte estate is located in Torre del Colle in Bevagna town and it is a territory made by hills, small hills which are interchanged to woods, vineyards and olive tree groves. This spectacular landscape is in the territory of Perugia. The grapes are 100% Sagrantino. The fermentation is made only with native yeast, follows 36 months of big barrels maturation and 10 months of bottle refinement.
Characteristics of Montefalco Sagrantino
Esthetically it has a brilliant ruby red color. The scent is gradual and intense and it has some blackberries and mixed barriers flavors with some spicy touch. The taste is elegant with a great energy and structure which goes with power and freshness.
Suggested matches while tasting this wine from Umbria
It has to be served in large goblets at 16-18°C. It would be good to let it decant for 2-3 hours before serving it to exalt its qualities. It is perfect to be drunk with stew red meat or grilled meat, game and white meat.
