Montefalco Sagrantino Cecchi Casa Vinicola Luigi Cecchi e Figli S.r.l.
Another grand territorial wine. A grape that is not easy to approach by virtue of its rich and power... read more.
Another grand territorial wine. A grape that is not easy to approach by virtue of its rich and powerful supply of polyphenols, Sagrantino nevertheless has the ability to deeply express its territory of origin. This is one of the main reasons that moved Cecchi to invest in Montefalco, bringing with them all of the oenological experience needed to take on the endeavor. Scrupulous attention to the health of the grapes and a fine-tuned production of the wine allowed the extraction of an exceptionally flavourful delicateness that, added to its typicity, will place Sagrantino among the greatest Italian wines. Area of production: Montefalco - Perugia, Umbria. Altitude: 350 mt above sea level. Soil Composition: Medium consistency, well structured, with presence of clay. Plant per hectare: 5000. Cultivation technique: Spurred Cordon. Harvest: first ten days of October. Vinification: traditional in temperature-controlled on skin with long maceration. Fermentation temperature: 27 °C. Length of Fermentation: 15 days. Ageing: 16 months in barrique. Bottle refinement: 8 months minimum. Bottles: 50.000. Service temperature: 18 °C. Tasting notes: Sagrantino Cecchi was born after the family’s ten year experience among its vineyards in the Umbria region. A vibrant red wine, an intense nose with wonderful complexity, its broad palate structure is balanced by integrated tannins. Pairing: perfect wine match with regional dishes and cuisine, such as stewed lamb and aged cheeses.