Montefalco Sagrantino Docg
The Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG or Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG takes its name from the region in which it origins and from the sole vineyards where it is produced. Cultivated for centuries on the slopes of the Umbrian hills, the Sagrantino is considered autoctonous, regardless of the different hypothesis on its origins. In fact some retain that the wine has Spanish origins, others believe that that it was imported by the first Franciscan priests, others believe it was introduced in Italy by the Saracens. This DOCG contributes widely to the merits given to the Umbrian region as a producer of prized wines, already famous and served in the Renaissance period to Popes and Governors.
Consumption
The Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Passito is used to accompany cakes made from unleavened dough and which are pretty consistent, particularly baked cakes, and jam tarts. It is also served with very spicy Pecorino cheese when mature. The temperature of the wine must be of 14 to 16°C, and it is served in chalices for sweet wines, from the third to the eighth year after vintage. The Secco type is served with roasted beef, game and very mature cheese and is served at a temperature of 18-20°c in ballon chalices.
Identification
The labelling of Montefalco Sagrantino Docg
Each label must carry a mention of the Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin besides all the other indications foreseen by law, such as: The determined Region from which the product originates; Denomination of the product composed of the combination of the variety of vine from which the wine originates and the geographic area in which that variety is cultivated; Nominal volume of the wine; Name or company name of the bottler and its registered address; Number and code of the bottler, which may also appear on the closing system (cork or cap); Name of the Country; Indication of the batch; Ecological indications.
I.D. card
- Type
- The Montefalco Sagrantino is a wine which is available in the versions Secco and Passito
- Description
- The Docg Montefalco Sagrantino is obtained from the Sagrantino vintage for both types
- Characteristics
- On eye examination the Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito is dark ruby red in colour, with violet reflections and garnet red as the aging process goes on. The smell is delicate, characteristic, fruity with a pinch of blackberries, wild berries and juniper; the taste is harmonic and pleasant. The Montefalco Sagrantino Secco on the other hand is of an intense ruby red, and has a delicate and characteristic taste which reminds that of blackberries. The taste is dry and harmonic.
- Area of production
- It includes the districts of Montefalco and part of the area of Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano dell'Umbria, all in the provinces of Perugia
- Selling period
- All year roung
- Normative references
- The Docg Montefalco Sagrantino or Sagrantino di Montefalco has been recognized with DM of 05.11.1992 issued on GU of 14.11.1992
