COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sagrantino
PRODUCER
Tenuta Lunelli
REGION
Umbria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tenute Lunelli Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino 2019 is a 100% Sagrantino wine from the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG appellation in Umbria, Italy. The Lunelli family, known for their Ferrari sparkling wine, established Tenute Lunelli to focus on still wines. Their Umbrian estate features the distinctive Carapace winery, designed by Arnaldo Pomodoro, which symbolizes their connection to the land. This wine represents the powerful character of the Sagrantino grape, cultivated in vineyards with clay-silt soil that resists drought.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Carapace winery's design is inspired by a tortoise shell.
Fact 02
Sagrantino is one of Italy's most tannic red grapes.
Fact 03
The Lunelli family also produces Italy's most famous sparkling wine, Ferrari.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process begins with a cold pre-maceration at 12°C for 30 hours. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats for 15-20 days, with temperatures maintained between 26°C and 28°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in large oak casks. It then undergoes a minimum of 12 months of bottle aging before release. The estate is certified organic.
