COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sagrantino
PRODUCER
Antonelli San Marco
REGION
Umbria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Antonelli San Marco is a historic estate located in the heart of the Montefalco DOCG in Umbria, Italy. Directed by Filippo Antonelli since 1986, the estate has been a pioneering force in the region, transitioning fully to certified organic viticulture in 2012. The family's winemaking heritage dates back generations, but it was under Filippo's leadership that estate bottling was prioritized, elevating the winery to international acclaim. The estate spans 170 hectares, with a dedicated portion of hillside vineyards situated at elevations between 300 and 400 meters. Antonelli San Marco is highly regarded for its commitment to preserving the authentic character of local Umbrian varieties, particularly Sagrantino, while striving for a style that balances the grape's immense natural power with elegance and refinement.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sagrantino is historically recognized as one of the most tannic grapes on Earth, requiring expert handling to tame.
Fact 02
Antonelli San Marco has been fully certified organic across the entire estate since 2012.
Fact 03
The winery utilizes a gravity-fed cellar design to minimize mechanical pump bruising of the grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Antonelli San Marco is designed to gently handle the highly tannic Sagrantino grape. Utilizing a gravity-fed cellar design, the grapes are moved without mechanical pumping to prevent bruising. Fermentation takes place with extended skin contact lasting between 25 and 40 days in temperature-controlled tanks at 25 to 28 degrees Celsius. The wine clarifies spontaneously without filtration. It then undergoes a rigorous 48-month aging cycle: starting with 18 to 24 months in large oak barrels, followed by 12 months of settling in glass-lined concrete vats, and finishing with at least 12 months of bottle refinement before commercial release.
