Colpetrone (Tenute del Cerro)
Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito 0.375L 2016
| Denomination | DOCG Montefalco Sagrantino Passito |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Umbria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sagrantino |
| Aging | After racking, maturation on fine lees for about 6 months. |
- Producer: Colpetrone (Tenute del Cerro), located in Umbria in the Montefalco area
- Grape variety: sweet red passito wine made from 100% native Sagrantino grapes
- Vintage and format: 2016 harvest, 0.375 litre bottle, alcohol content 12.5%
- Method: hand-picked grapes, dried on racks, fermentation between 24 and 28°C
- Tasting notes: hints of blackberry, morello cherry, tobacco and chocolate; ideal with desserts and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Colpetrone Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito is a sweet red wine with an enveloping profile. Its intense ruby red colour, enriched with violet highlights, introduces a bouquet of blackberry, black cherry and violet. On the palate, it confirms the fruity notes, evolving into sensations of tobacco and chocolate that enhance its structure. When served chilled, it pairs ideally with mature cheeses, dried fruit and desserts such as tarts or strudel, promising excellent ageing potential over ten to fifteen years.
Where it comes from
The label signed by Colpetrone expresses the authenticity of the Umbrian territory, originating in Marcellano di Gualdo Cattaneo. The main protagonist is the Sagrantino grape variety, whose aromatic strength is further enhanced by the drying process. Its belonging to the Montefalco Sagrantino Passito area defines the identity of this wine, where the particular soil and climate conditions result in extraordinary aromatic intensity and a strong territorial character.
How it is produced
The bunches, harvested by hand, rest on racks in controlled humidity to achieve optimal sugar concentration. Fermentation with maceration at controlled temperature allows for the extraction of colour and polyphenols. After racking, the wine matures through ageing on fine lees for about six months. This meticulous technical step consolidates the tasting structure and balances the enveloping sweet component that characterises the tasting experience.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1995 in the heart of Umbria, the Colpetrone winery enhances local traditions through its captivating Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Passito. This fine expression of the native grape variety is crafted from hand-picked grapes that are left to wither on racks, thus concentrating sugars and aromas. Overseen by oenologists Riccardo Cotarella and Emanuele Nardi, the 2016 vintage matures for six months on fine lees, acquiring great structure. The wine expresses all the power and elegance of Sagrantino, making it ideal for enhancing the end of a meal.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Riccardo Cotarella, Emanuele Nardi
- Bottles produced: 280.000
- Hectares: 63
Next to Sagrantino we propose Montefalco Rosso and in a few years there will also be a sensational version of Sagrantino Passito, a sweet red wine with along history that has become a true "speciality of the house". In the course of the year 2001 the investments have been increased with the acquisition of other portions of land that border Còlpetrone that will be put into use with the objective to grow steadily in quality. The present 45 acres of vineyard will become, within the year 2005, 111 to grow again to 148 within the year 2007. That makes Còlpetrone one of the more important holdings in Montefalco. Read more
| Name | Colpetrone Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito 0.375L 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sagrantino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Vendor | Colpetrone (Tenute del Cerro) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1995 in the heart of Umbria, the Colpetrone winery enhances local traditions through its captivating Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Passito. This fine expression of the native grape variety is crafted from hand-picked grapes that are left to wither on racks, thus concentrating sugars and aromas. Overseen by oenologists Riccardo Cotarella and Emanuele Nardi, the 2016 vintage matures for six months on fine lees, acquiring great structure. The wine expresses all the power and elegance of Sagrantino, making it ideal for enhancing the end of a meal. |
| Origin | Marcellano di Gualdo Cattaneo (PG) |
| Fermentation temperature | 24-28 °C |
| Production technique | Manual harvest and drying of the grapes on racks at controlled temperature and humidity. |
| Wine making | Manually harvested grapes are dried on racks at controlled temperature and humidity until the desired concentration is achieved; fermentation with maceration at controlled temperature (24-28 °C); after racking, the wine is aged on fine lees for about 6 months. |
| Aging | After racking, maturation on fine lees for about 6 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |