COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Sagrantino
PRODUCER
Le Cimate
REGION
Umbria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG from Le Cimate is a 100% Sagrantino wine from the Montefalco sub-region of Umbria, Italy. The 2016 vintage is characterized by its robust structure and significant aging potential, attributed to favorable weather conditions. Le Cimate is a family-owned winery with a long history in agriculture, with the current generation blending traditional knowledge with modern winemaking practices. The Sagrantino grape itself is known for its high tannin and polyphenol content, contributing to the wine's distinctive character and longevity.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sagrantino boasts one of the highest tannin levels of any red grape.
Fact 02
The Bartoloni family's agricultural roots date back to the 1800s.
Fact 03
This wine benefits from extended aging, with the 2016 vintage spending 30 months in wood.
Fact 04
The vineyard is situated at 400 meters above sea level.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG involves a 25-day maceration period on the skins with three daily pump-overs. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in a mix of French, Slavonian, and Austrian oak barrels. The 2016 vintage received an extended aging period of 30 months in wood and barriques, followed by further bottle aging. Grapes for the 2016 vintage were hand-picked on October 18th. The vineyard is managed using the spurred cordon training system with a planting density of 3,500 vines per hectare.
