Magnum 1,5 Liters Montefalco Sagrantino 2016 DOCG in Wooden Box Benincasa
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Benincasa |
| Denomination | Montefalco Sagrantino Docg |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grapes | 100% Sagrantino |
| Alcohol content | 15,00% |
| Cl | 150cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | PG8445 |
| Winery headquarter | Benincasa - Bevagna (PG) - Via Capro, 23 |
| Bottle size | Magnum |
| Combination | Rabbit, Pot roast, Florentina Steak, Caponata, Risotto, wild game, Meat and game stew, spicy cheese |
| Region | Umbria (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Sagrantino di Montefalco |
This bottle is sold to screen-printed Wooden Box, and Magnum 1,5 Liters.
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is a red wine from Umbria region. Grapes that give life to this wine are 100% Sagrantino. Bunches are harvested and put in wooden cases. Then grapes get destemmed and carefully pressed. After a 20 days fermentation, wine is moved in barriques where refinement takes place for at least 18 months.
Characteristics of Sagrantino di Montefalco wine
This Sagrantino di Montefalco presents a ruby red colour with reflections due to tannins. Bouquet is dominated by blackberry and tobacco notes. Its characteristic tannic amount leads it a strong but refined taste.
Recommended pairings while tasting this red wine
It should be served in a wide crystal glass at a temperature of 18-20°C. Decantation is suggested 2 or 3hours before serving to enhance its qualities. This wine can be paired with grilled or stewed red meat, game meat and white meat.
