Pippinello – Montefalco Rosso DOC 2017
Rosso Montefalco DOC
Vino rosso secco
25,00 €
Deep ruby red in color, Rosso Montefalco releases aromas of berries, plums and spices. A close-knit blend from which comes this wine that remains broad and enveloping, yet balanced and delicate.
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Deep ruby red in color, Rosso Montefalco releases aromas of berries, plums and spices. A close-knit blend from which comes this wine that remains broad and enveloping, yet balanced and delicate.
Surface: 3,5 ha
Grape variety: Sangiovese - Sagrantino- Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
density: 4300 per ha
Cultivation: spurred cordon
Altitude: 380 m a.s.l
Bottles produced: 6500
Harvest time: Early September for Merlot, early October for Sangiovese , mid-October for Cabernet and late October for Sagrantino. Harvesting of the grapes solely by hand in small boxes.
Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation with cooling of the grapes for the first 24 hours then brought back to a temperature of 24° throughout the duration of fermentation which is about 18 to 30 days
Aging: Blending of varieties then aging for 15 months in large barrels ( 10/20 quintals), qu finally in bottle for at least 6 months
Serving temperature: 16 – 18°
Tasting: Ruby red color; aromas of berries, plums and spices are released on the nose. The taste remains warm, ample and at the same time balanced and delicate
Pairings: Red meats, roasts, aged cheeses and elaborated white meats