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Montefalco Rosso DOC Benincasa
Item code 0721
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Prizes and awards
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
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Features
| Winery | Benincasa |
| Denomination | Montefalco Rosso Doc |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grapes | 70% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot e 15% Sagrantino |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | PG8445 |
| Winery headquarter | Benincasa - Bevagna (PG) - Via Capro, 23 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Rabbit, Risotto, Milanese cutlet, Cold cuts and salami, Medium-aged cheeses, Saffron risotto, Meet in tomato sauce, Meat stewed |
| Region | Umbria (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Montefalco Rosso |
Wine description
Rosso di Montefalco DOC is one of the most renewed wines from Umbria region. Grapes that give life to this wine are 70% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot e 15% Sagrantino. Grapes are harvested in September, then fermentation lasts for 14 days. Wine is then moved in barriques, where refinement goes on for 1 year.
Characteristics of Rosso di Montefalco DOC
It presents an intense red colour. On the nose, fruity and spicy notes dominate its bouquet. It’s a medium-bodied wine with a soft tannic taste.
Recommended pairings while tasting this wine
It should be served in a wide transparent glass at a temperature of 18°C. It can be paired with main courses with meat sauce, red meat, stewed and grilled meat and aged cheeses.
