Montefalco Rosso Riserva
Montefalco DOC Rosso Riserva
A lovely full-bodied red with ruby red colour and bright violet reflections, intense bouquet with notes of cocoa, green spices, cloves, cinnamon, with wild berries and plum jam on the finish; the flavour is harmonious with dense, soft and mature tannins, balanced acidity and a lingering, moderately austere finish.
Grape varietals
Sangiovese, Merlot and the main varietal cultivated in the Montefalco area; double spurred cordon pruning system; grapes harvested between September and mid-October.
Vinification
Stainless steel fermentation with skin contact; 12 months aging in barriques and 3000-litre casks and bottle aging for 10 months
Food pairings
Stewed sweet-water fish, spit-roasted suckling pig, soup with spelt and legumes, stewed lamb liver, meatballs of Chianina beef with thyme, grilled or sautéed porcini mushrooms
Sizes
ml 750
Anecdotes
Rosso di Montefalco is softer and easier to drink than the DOCG of Montefalco, thanks to the varietals included in the blend; it has its own DOC appellation. On the label is a view of the Montefalco winery and in the foreground, a falcon, symbol of the area, where traditionally falcon hunting, the great passion of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, was practiced.
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