Colpetrone Sagrantino di Montefalco Sacer 2011

A still red from the heart of Umbria, a 2011 Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, 15% ABV, produced by Colpetrone (Tenute del Cerro). A wine that embodies the power and elegance of Sagrantino, a native Umbrian grape. The grapes are harvested by hand, selecting the best plots for exposure and soil type. Fermentation takes place with maceration at a controlled temperature (24-28°C) with daily pumping over and délestage; after alcoholic fermentation, the maceration period continues, raising the temperature to 29°C. Aged in French oak barriques for 6 months, with weekly batonnage for the following 6 months, and 12 months in bottle. The nose is powerful with hints of ripe red fruit and leather, which precede a bold palate with evident tannic concentration. An ideal wine to accompany red meats, game, and aged cheeses.