2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
pH 3.74
Total Acidity 5.16 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sagrantino
Classification Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Region Montefalco Sagrantino
Soil Limestone and clay
Orientation South-Facing
Vine Age 25–30
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Early-April frost delayed flowering and reduced yields; a hot summer was moderated by timely rain during ripening. Winemaking comprised 15 days in stainless steel with indigenous yeast and a 30-day maceration, followed by 24 months in French oak and at least 8 months in bottle. Finished-wine residual sugar was reported as <1 g/L.
Tasting Notes Dark berries, dark flowers, chocolate, walnuts, spices, nutmeg and balsamic notes; pepper, clove, refined spices, concentrated smooth tannins
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sagrantino
Classification Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Region Montefalco Sagrantino
Soil Limestone and clay
Orientation South-Facing
Vine Age 25–30
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The season included a dry, very cold May, a rainy mild June, and sporadic rain with moderate temperatures from July through September. Winemaking comprised 15 days in stainless steel with indigenous yeast and a 30-day maceration, followed by 24 months in French oak and at least 8 months in bottle. Finished-wine residual sugar was reported as <1 g/L.
Tasting Notes Dark berries, dark flowers, chocolate, walnuts, spices, nutmeg and balsamic notes; pepper, clove, refined spices, concentrated smooth tannins
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.88
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Sagrantino
Drinking Window 20–30 years from vintage
Classification Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Region Montefalco Sagrantino
Soil Limestone and clay
Elevation 370.0 meters
Harvest Dates October
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details Fruit came from a 6-hectare vineyard planted at 5,500 vines/ha, trained to spurred cordon and described as 100% sustainably cultivated. Harvest occurred in October after balanced summer conditions and favorable late-season weather. Maturation was 24 months in French oak barriques followed by 8 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Blackberry jam, rose potpourri, nutmeg, pepper, pine resin, mint, clove and cocoa; soft, fresh and persistent with complex tannins
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
pH 3.94
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sagrantino
Drinking Window 20–30 years from vintage
Classification Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Region Montefalco Sagrantino
Soil Limestone and clay
Elevation 370.0 meters
Harvest Dates October
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details Fruit came from a 6-hectare vineyard planted at 5,500 vines/ha, trained to spurred cordon and described as 100% sustainably cultivated. The October harvest was medium-late after a balanced summer that enabled slow ripening. Maturation was 24 months in French oak barriques followed by 8 months in bottle. Finished-wine residual sugar was reported as <1 g/L.
Tasting Notes Blackberry jam, rose potpourri, nutmeg, pepper, pine resin, mint, clove and cocoa; soft, fresh and persistent with complex tannins
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