Tenuta Bellafonte
Sagrantino Montefalco Collenottolo 2017
| Denomination | DOCG Montefalco Sagrantino Secco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Umbria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sagrantino |
| Aging | 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 10 months of ageing in the bottle. |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Sagrantino, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG dry, 2017 harvest
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with whole berries using indigenous yeasts, unfiltered
- Ageing: 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 10 months in bottle
- Aromas: notes of iris and lavender, blueberry jam, sweet spices and aromatic herbs
- Pairings: decant for 1 hour at 16–18 °C; ideal with meats, pork and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Collenottolo by Tenuta Bellafonte is a still red wine that expresses the essence of the Sagrantino grape within the Montefalco Sagrantino denomination. On the nose, it reveals hints of iris, lavender, blueberry jam, sweet spices and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it shows excellent balance, where the significant tannic structure is balanced by the intensity of the fruit and delicate toasted notes. Best served after careful decanting, it pairs perfectly with roast pork, robust meat dishes and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Umbria, in the Bevagna area, a region historically dedicated to Montefalco viticulture. The ten hectares of vineyards are situated at an altitude between 260 and 320 metres above sea level. The clay soils, alternating with marl and sandstone formations, create the ideal environment for vine growth. This unique geological composition, combined with low yields per hectare, helps define the intense and concentrated expression that characterises every glass.
How it is produced
The vines benefit from targeted fertilisation using selected manure. In the winery, the destemmed but uncrushed grapes ferment as whole berries spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts. This is followed by a long maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels, before a further period of rest in the bottle. This red is bottled without any filtration, a choice that preserves its aromatic integrity and natural expressive character.
History and Curiosities
The Collenottolo from Tenuta Bellafonte celebrates the majesty of Sagrantino, a prized Umbrian grape variety with ancient medieval roots. Historically linked to the liturgical tradition of Montefalco, this oenological masterpiece stands out for its unparalleled intensity. Thanks to its rich polyphenolic profile, it boasts an extraordinary ageing potential, allowing the notes of spices and aromatic herbs to evolve magnificently over time. A true tribute to tradition, it is matured in Slavonian oak barrels to impart a deep and elegant tannic structure.
Awards
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2017
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2017
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2008
- Oenologist: Giuseppe Caviola
- Bottles produced: 40.000
- Hectares: 11
The vineyards, are located at a height varying between 260 and 320 meters above sea level. They grow on sunny lands, tough and rocky. The typical clay of the area alternates with marly and arenaceous formations. Approximately 10 hectares (24 acres) of vines in all, with old rows and recent installations, give an idea of the project’s size, heedless of small numbers and wholeheartedly striving for the highest possible quality with special attention to natural processes.
The rest of the property, which covers 30 hectares (74 acres), includes woods, a small orchard, and 2500 olive trees of the classic local varieties: ‘frantoio’, ‘leccino’ and especially ‘moraiolo’, able to produce an excellent extra virgin olive oil.
The Estate has been conceived in order to have a complete energy balance and a very low environmental impact, with photovoltaic panels and a biomass heater which also utilises the crop residues. Read more
| Name | Tenuta Bellafonte Sagrantino Montefalco Collenottolo 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sagrantino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Vendor | Tenuta Bellafonte |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Collenottolo from Tenuta Bellafonte celebrates the majesty of Sagrantino, a prized Umbrian grape variety with ancient medieval roots. Historically linked to the liturgical tradition of Montefalco, this oenological masterpiece stands out for its unparalleled intensity. Thanks to its rich polyphenolic profile, it boasts an extraordinary ageing potential, allowing the notes of spices and aromatic herbs to evolve magnificently over time. A true tribute to tradition, it is matured in Slavonian oak barrels to impart a deep and elegant tannic structure. |
| Origin | Bevagna (PG) |
| Soil composition | Clay alternating with marly and sandstone formations |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon (Guyot) |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 40 quintals/ha |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; whole berry fermentation; unfiltered; aged in large Slavonian oak barrels and in bottle |
| Wine making | Only the healthiest grapes produced on the estate are used, destemmed but not crushed; spontaneous fermentation of whole berries with indigenous yeasts present on the grapes. |
| Aging | 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 10 months of ageing in the bottle. |
| Year production | 40000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |