COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Merlot
PRODUCER
Cantina Fratelli Pardi
REGION
Umbria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Montefalco Rosso 2020 by Cantina Fratelli Pardi is a red wine from the Montefalco DOC in Umbria, Italy. It is a blend typically dominated by Sangiovese, with the addition of Sagrantino and other permitted red varieties like Merlot. The winery, Cantina Fratelli Pardi, was originally founded in 1919 and was revived in 2002 by the descendants of the original founders. The current generation of brothers, Alberto Mario and Gianluca Rio, manage the estate with a focus on family heritage and the Umbrian land. The Montefalco Rosso DOC appellation is known for producing wines that offer a balance of complexity and drinkability, with the inclusion of Sagrantino contributing to the wine's structure.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Revived by great-grandchildren after decades of dormancy.
Fact 02
Named after the historic town of Montefalco.
Fact 03
Blend features the indigenous Sagrantino grape.
Fact 04
Family winery since 1919.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Montefalco Rosso begins with hand-harvested grapes, typically collected in late September or early October. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks for approximately 10 days, with the grape skins present to facilitate color and tannin extraction. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are conducted in stainless steel at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for about 12 months in barrels and barriques. It then undergoes a minimum of 6 months of aging in the bottle before being released.
