Montefalco Sagrantino "Collenottolo" 2013 DOCG Tenuta Bellafonte
Sommelier score | 94/100 | 2024 |
3 Bicchieri gambero rosso | ||
3 Bicchieri gambero rosso | 2024 |
Winery | Tenuta Bellafonte |
Denomination | Montefalco Sagrantino Docg |
Vintage | 2013 |
Grapes | 100% Sagrantino |
Alcohol content | 15,00% |
Cl | 75cl |
Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
Winery headquarter | Tenuta Bellafonte - Bevagna (PG) - Via Colle Nottolo, 2 |
Bottle size | Standard bottle |
Combination | Meat stewed, Grilled meat, White Meat, wild game, Hard cheese, Pasta all'amatriciana |
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 red wine
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.