Sagrantino di Montefalco "BROWN LABEL" DOCG BIO Plani Arche
Sommelier score | 89/100 | 2024 |
Winery | Plani Arche |
Denomination | Sagrantino di Montefalco "BROWN LABEL" DOCG |
Vintage | 2012 |
Grapes | 100% Sagrantino |
Organic | Yes |
Alcohol content | 15,00% |
Cl | 75cl |
Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
Winery headquarter | Plani Arche - Cannara (PG) - Voc. Conversino, 153 |
Bottle size | Standard bottle |
Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Lamb, Sliced beef, Fresh cheese, Meat stewed, Pasta with meat sauce, wild game |
Region | Umbria (Italy) |
Style | Full-bodied and intense |
Wine list | Sagrantino di Montefalco |
The Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG is a wine that represents all the history of the hills from Umbria: the passion, the territory and the culture of that place are expressed in this fantastic label, internationally renowned. The familiar company Plani Arche produces this sensational Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Brown Label with Sagrantino grapes at 100%. The cultivation soil is clay with calcareous and with the cordon spur pruning. The cultivation density is 5000 units per hectare with an average grapes production of 6000 kg. The harvest is manual, it follows the maceration for few days in steel tanks. Finally there is a maturation for 12 months in wood barrels.
Characteristics of the red Sagrantino di Montefalco "BROWN LABEL" DOCG
The red wine of the Plani Arche winery has an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections. The scent is characterized by fruity aromas together with humid undergrowth typical of the varietal. On the palate it is tannic, velvety and intense and the taste is fruity and long persistent.
Suggested pairings with this great wine from Umbria
The ideal pairings with the Sagrantino di Montefalco are with important, rich and structured courses of the Italian and Umbrian cooking. It is very good with grilled meat or with game. It has to be served at 20°C in a Ballon wine glass.