Montefalco Rosso

Wines

A refined yet spirited expression of Umbrian terroir, this Montefalco Rosso brings together Sangiovese, Merlot, and Sagrantino in a wine of elegance, energy, and depth. Aged a minimum of six months in French oak, it pours an intense ruby-red with violet highlights, its bouquet alive with cherry, wild underbrush, and a flourish of warm spice. The palate is soft, voluptuous, and full of life, tannins and acidity dancing in graceful balance toward a long, fruit-driven finish.

Appellation: Montefalco Rosso DOC

Type: Red, dry

Blend: 60% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 25% Merlot

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:

Color: Deep, ruby red, with violet and light garnet hues.

Bouquet: Elegant, persistent, refined, and fruity with notes of spice; aromas of underbrush and red berries

Taste: Good structure, soft, voluptuous. The tannins and the acidity are well-balanced. Long, fruity finish.

Alcohol: 14% (varies with vintage).

Serving Suggestion: Serve at a 18-19°C (64-66°F) in a tall, fairly wide goblet..

Pairing: Perfect with soups, pastas, and rice dishes, as well as grilled meats, charcuterie and aged cheeses.

Vinyard Notes:

Production Area: Montefalco (Perugia).

Elevation: 275 meters (900 feet) a.s.l.

Exposure: South, southwestern.

Training System: Spurred Cordon.

Soil: Medium mix of calcareous, clayey and sand.

Yield: 90 q/ha.

Winemaking Notes:

Harvest: From mid-September to mid-October.

Aging: In tanks made from French oak for at least 6 months.

Reviews:

2010 Rosso di Montefalco – 92 Points – James Suckling (Dec 2013)
“This is very polished and refined with polished tannins and a fruity finish. Full body and bright acidity. Drink now."

2010 Rosso di Montefalco – 87 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate (#208 Aug.2013)
“The 2010 Montefalco Rosso delivers some raw characteristics of crushed berry, cassis, leather and Indian spice. It’s not a wine of big complexity, but it does wash down easily and shows enough natural structure to pair with grilled sausages and onions.” ~A.G.

2010 Rosso di Montefalco - Slow Wine

2010 Rosso di Montefalco - 85 Points - I Vini di Luca Maroni

2010 Rosso di Montefalco - 89 Points - Gilbert & Gaillard

2010 Rosso di Montefalco - 3 Stelle Rosse (92) - I Vini di Veronelli

2010 Rosso di Montefalco - 2 Bicchieri Neri - Vini d'Italia (Gambero Rosso)