Arnaldo Caprai
Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Montefalco Sagrantino Secco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Umbria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sagrantino |
| Aging | 24 months in French oak barriques and at least 8 months in bottle |
- Name and vintage: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2021, still red wine from Umbria, 0.75 l
- Grape variety and style: 100% Sagrantino, elegant tannins and a persistent finish
- Ageing: 24 months in French oak barriques followed by at least 8 months in bottle
- Complex aromas: notes of blackberry jam, rose, spices, pine resin, mint and cocoa
- Pairings: ideal with lamb, game, red meats, black truffle and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
This still red wine is an excellent interpretation of the Umbrian region. Made from Sagrantino grapes, it displays a structured style characterised by an elegant and composed tannin. The bouquet reveals intriguing complexity, with notes of blackberry jam and rose petals, followed by clear hints of nutmeg, pepper and clove, finishing with touches of pine resin, mint and cocoa. Maturation gives the palate great smoothness and a very persistent and enveloping finish.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine lie in the heart of Umbria. The Arnaldo Caprai estate, founded in 1971, is a key reference point for the region and manages around 160 hectares of vineyards. Its location in the Montefalco Sagrantino area seals an unbreakable bond with its place of origin, aiming to enhance the unique qualities of the native grape variety. The production reflects a well-established agricultural reality, fully capable of expressing the authentic identity of the terroir.
How it is produced
The vineyards are trained using the spurred cordon system, with a density of between 6,000 and 8,000 vines per hectare and a limited yield. The maturation process involves 24 months in French oak barrels, followed by further ageing in the bottle. This careful process shapes a red wine with remarkable longevity, estimated between 10 and 15 years. To fully appreciate its complexity, it is recommended to decant for about an hour and serve the wine at an ideal temperature between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius.
History and Curiosities
Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni celebrates the history of the iconic Arnaldo Caprai winery, founded in 1971. Thanks to the expertise of oenologist Michel Rolland, the 2021 vintage perfectly embodies the power of Umbrian excellence. The lengthy maturation in French oak barriques for 24 months gives the wine elegant tannins and extraordinary aromatic complexity, recognised with the prestigious Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso award. Produced from vineyards cultivated using the cordon spur method, this oenological masterpiece guarantees a remarkable ageing potential of 10-15 years.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1971
- Oenologist: Michel Rolland
- Bottles produced: 900.000
- Hectares: 160
The history of the Caprai winery began in 1971 when Arnaldo Caprai, a successful textile entrepreneur, bought forty-five hectares in Montefalco with the intention of continuing the business story.
In 1988, the company's management passed into the hands of his son Marco who, with great passion, launched a project to valorise Sagrantino, an indigenous grape variety with enormous production potential. The continuous search for qualitative excellence and the strong commitment to research and development set the international success of Sagrantino di Montefalco and of the Arnaldo Caprai company, which quickly became one of the most important production realities in the world.
The constant search for process innovation and applied experimentation have guided the company towards a dynamic and modern agriculture, based on a deep technical/agronomic knowledge of the territory and the use of innovative management technologies. The improvement of environmental, economic and social sustainability becomes a constant commitment of the company, which adheres to the New Green Revolution sustainability protocol. Read more
| Name | Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sagrantino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Vendor | Arnaldo Caprai |
| Story | History and Curiosities Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni celebrates the history of the iconic Arnaldo Caprai winery, founded in 1971. Thanks to the expertise of oenologist Michel Rolland, the 2021 vintage perfectly embodies the power of Umbrian excellence. The lengthy maturation in French oak barriques for 24 months gives the wine elegant tannins and extraordinary aromatic complexity, recognised with the prestigious Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso award. Produced from vineyards cultivated using the cordon spur method, this oenological masterpiece guarantees a remarkable ageing potential of 10 5 years. |
| Origin | Montefalco, Umbria |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 6,000-8,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 50 q/ha |
| Production technique | Aged for 24 months in French oak barriques and at least 8 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Aged for 24 months in French oak barriques and at least 8 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 24 months in French oak barriques and at least 8 months in bottle |
| Year production | 900000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |