Sagrantino Antonelli San Marco

Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG • Umbria • Antonelli San Marco
Category
Red Wines
Region
Umbria
Alcohol
15%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks with maceration on the skins for 25-40 days
Aging
6 months in tonneaux, 18 months in big oak barrels, 12 months in concrete vats and at least 12 in bottle
Grape varieties
Sagrantino 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG stands as a benchmark for Umbria's highest quality classification. With 15% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Sagrantino 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 15-years-old vines in a hilly soil at 300-400 metres above sea level, faced to South and South-West. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks with maceration on the skins for 25-40 days. The wine is aged 6 months in tonneaux, 18 months in big oak barrels, 12 months in concrete vats and at least 12 in bottle. A wine true to Umbria's centuries-old winemaking heritage.

Food Pairings

Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
Braised lamb with herbs
Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Wild mushroom risotto
Mature pecorino cheese
Grilled red meats and game

About Umbria Wine Region

Umbria, at the green heart of Italy, produces elegant wines from a centuries-old tradition.

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