Description
Perticaia Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC
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Area: Umbria
Grape Variety: Sangiovese 70%; Sagrantino 15%; Colorino 15%.
Harvest Time: Manual, according to the maturity of the different grapes. From the middle of September to the middle of October
Vinification:
Maceration for one or two weeks depending on the grape variety
Temperature lower than 30°C during the fermentation
Temperature between 25°C/28°C during skin contact maceration
Temperature between 20°C/22°C up to the completion of the malolactic fermentation
Ageing: Total of 36 months. They are set as follows: 18/24 months in small wooden barrels; 12 months in bottle.
Colour: Intense ruby with garnet reflections.
Bouguet: Hints of mature fruit with traces of currant, raspberry and cassia, embellished with spicy touches of pepper, thyme and vanilla
Taste: Wine full, with optimal structure and tannic weight.
Food Pairing: Food pairing excellently with red meat, wild meats, salami and seasoned, hard cheeses.
Evolution: Evolves for many years, improving its bouquet and refining itself remarkably.
Rating: 91+ Robert Parker
