COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Montepulciano
PRODUCER
Antonelli San Marco
REGION
Umbria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Antonelli San Marco estate, a historic producer in Montefalco, Umbria, has been family-owned since 1883. The Montefalco Rosso DOC 2022 is a dry red wine produced from 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, and 15% Montepulciano. The vineyards are situated on hills at elevations of 300-400 meters with southern exposures, on clayey, limestone-rich soils. The winery is certified organic and employs a gravity-flow system for vinification. The 2022 vintage experienced hot, dry conditions followed by beneficial September rains, contributing to balanced grape ripening. Antonelli San Marco's philosophy centers on organic viticulture, native varietals, and producing wines of authenticity and elegance from their single 190-hectare estate.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery operates entirely from its own 190-hectare estate, ensuring full control from vineyard to bottle.
Fact 02
Antonelli San Marco utilizes a gravity-flow cellar, minimizing mechanical intervention and emphasizing sustainability.
Fact 03
The estate was recognized as the 'Most Sustainable Winery in Italy' in 2026 by Gambero Rosso.
Fact 04
The blend includes a 'typical red grape from Montefalco,' highlighting regional identity.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Montefalco Rosso DOC is produced using grapes from Antonelli San Marco's estate vineyards. Each varietal is fermented separately, followed by a two-to-three-week maceration period on the skins. The winery utilizes a gravity-flow system, avoiding pumps. After blending, the wine is aged for at least nine months in large Slovenian and French oak barrels (25 hl). It then undergoes static clarification in cement vats before bottling. Harvest is done by hand, with Sangiovese picked in late September and other varieties in October. The estate is certified organic.
