2015 Technical Specifications
Region Montefalco Sagrantino
Production Details Wine Advocate’s 2025 review states that this 2015 release was held back for 10 years before reaching the market.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate/Monica Larner (2025): astringency softened by toasted spice and barbecue smoke; powerful black fruit; dried spice, cumin and Turkish coffee; long finish
Critics Ratings 94
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
pH 3.82
Total Acidity 5.85 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sagrantino
Classification Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Region Montefalco Sagrantino
Soil Limestone and clay
Orientation South And Southwest
Sites Monte della Torre estate vineyard, oldest historical selection
Grape Clone Cobra
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermentation lasted 15 days. Maturation comprised 8 years in French oak followed by a minimum 8 months in bottle. Residual sugar was reported as <1.8 g/L; vineyard age/exposure was reported as 25–30 years, with a planting density of 5,500 vines/ha.
Certifications Equalitas Sustainable Standard SOPD
Tasting Notes Chocolate; black- and red-fruit preserves; sweet spices; balsamic wood; incense; toasted notes; lush and elegant texture
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
pH 3.82
Total Acidity 5.85 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sagrantino
Classification Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Region Montefalco Sagrantino
Soil Limestone and clay
Orientation South And Southwest
Sites Monte della Torre estate vineyard, oldest historical selection
Grape Clone Cobra
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermentation lasted 15 days. Maturation comprised 8 years in French oak followed by a minimum 8 months in bottle. Residual sugar was reported as <1.8 g/L; vineyard age/exposure was reported as 25–30 years, with a planting density of 6,000–8,000 vines/ha.
Certifications Equalitas Sustainable Standard SOPD
Tasting Notes Chocolate; black- and red-fruit preserves; sweet spices; balsamic wood; incense; toasted notes; lush and elegant texture
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sagrantino
Classification Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Region Montefalco Sagrantino
Harvest Dates Harvest began in the second week of October
Sites Monte della Torre vineyard, oldest clonal-selection parcel
Grape Clone Cobra
Production Volume 1,196 bottles
Bottles1,196
Production Details A drought-affected growing season produced healthy grapes at low yields.
Tasting Notes Impenetrable ruby red; chocolate; black- and red-berry preserves; sweet spices; balsamic wood; incense; dense toasted notes; forceful, warm, fresh and persistent
Food Pairing Game and red meats; may also be served on its own
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