Montefalco Rosso Doc 2017 - Antonelli San Marco

Montefalco Rosso Antonelli is the traditional wine obtained from the assembly of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Montepulciano. The manual harvest begins with Sangiovese at the end of September and ends with the other 2 grapes in October. The vinification is separate and there is fermentation on the skins for about 2-3 weeks. Aging in large oak barrels for at least 9 months, final in cement tanks. This Montefalco Rosso has a beautiful intense ruby ​​red color. On the nose, an intense and fruity aroma, reminiscent of cherry and crunchy berries, a hint of spice on the finish encourages drinking. On the palate it is dry, balanced and well-structured. The freshness of the Sangiovese gives the Montefalco base by Antonelli an excellent drinkability.

Antonelli San Marco

Antonelli San Marco is a 170-hectare winery. In 1881 Francesco Antonelli, a lawyer from Spoleto, purchased the property. This began a radical transformation and modernization of the facilities and crops: a report from 1899 already speaks of vineyards with 5,000 vines per hectare. And it is with this philosophy that the company began bottling wines in 1979. Since 1986 the company has been managed by Filippo Antonelli, the 5th generation of Sagrantino Antonelli. For years it has undertaken a path of research and continuous improvement from the vine to the bottle according to a style that is aimed at typicality and balance, drinkability and elegance with delicate extractions and a moderate use of wood. Only grapes of its own production, from organic farming, are vinified, so as to offer a product whose characteristics, qualities and potential have been evaluated and controlled at every stage. The soils, clayey and rich in limestone, have different geological origins: some are deep, others are rich in skeleton, which give the wines intense and varied nuances; austere hills surrounded by woods, with an ideal microclimate for grapes and olives of the highest quality. The red grape varieties grown are mainly Sagrantino and Sangiovese, but also Montepulciano, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, while the white grape varieties are Grechetto and Trebbiano Spoletino.