Montefalco Sagrantino Passito
D.O.C.G.
| Grape variety | Sagrantino 100% |
|---|---|
| Yield per hectare | 60 q |
| Harvest | from the 15th to the end of September |
| Aging | in oak French barrels for 18 months |
| Bottle aging | in the bottle for a minimum of 4 months |
| Color | intense ruby red with violet shadings, nearly opaque with traces of garnet |
| Bouquet | expansive and persistent with sweet fruits, notes of blackberry, black cherry and a subtle nuttiness. Sweet spices lead to a mineral finish |
| Taste | soft, sweet, voluptuous body, persistent and velvety. The tannins are thick and sweet, the acidity is well balanced, cutting the density and heaviness, while giving structure. Long finish, persistently fruity with notes of underbrush, forest fruit, and complex, intense spices |
| Temperature | 18-19 °C |
| Bottle Sizes | 0,375 Lt |
| Food Pairings | “meditation wine”, it is perfect with dry pastries, cream or jam tarts, almond biscotti or chocolate. Also pairs well with aged cheeses, both spicy and herbal |
Sagrantino Passito is unique among sweet wines: the red color is so rich it seems almost inky, the aroma evokes blackberries, dried fruits and cinnamon, the taste is particularly balanced. The dense tannins delicately unite the acidity and the sweetness, creating a gustatory sensation of absolute harmony. The Sagrantino grapes are hung to dry on “graticci” to concentrate their flavors and sugars. In the past the Sagrantino Passito was the only wine produced from the Sagrantino varietal, and it was drunk during religious ceremonies in the villages of the Montefalco area. Although our methods have improved and refined passito, its ancient connection to rustic tradition and Montefalco farming lifestyle remains. You can taste it in every glass.