Fracanton selection
Montefalco Sagrantino d.o.c.g.
Soil: Clay/silt, whit a good skeletal structure, high in organic substance, and a good nitrogen-carbon ratio. Higher in active limestone, which makes it ideal for the quality of the wines.
Cultivation of the vineyard: The vines are cultivated using biodynamic techniques. Only copper, sulphur and biodynamic preparations are used as defence against disease. We work to increase the humus through green manure and biodynamic soil preparations. No synthetic chemical products are used.
Harvest: Late harvest, at the end of October. Harvesting by hand with bunch selection of our oldest Sagrantino vines, with Palmetta training system.
Grape variety: Sagrantino 100%.
Vinification: Prolonged fermentation with indigenous yeasts in open terracotta jars with daily manual punch down of the cap, and post-fermentation maceration for 3 months, soft pressing with a horizontal membrane press.
Ageing:
5 anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia con legno esausto, durante questo periodo il vino si illimpidisce naturalmente, viene travasato regolarmente, viene imbottigliato senza aggiunta di solforosa o filtrazione.
Bottle ageing: 12 months. Marketed in 75cl, 1.5Lt, 3Lt and 5Lt bottles.
Tasting: A dark garnet colour, this wine expresses an olfactory profile of rare elegance and nobility. Strong and majestic on the palate; warm, soft and full-bodied in structure. The tannins are very fine and the finish is of exemplary length.
Pairing suggestions: This wine should be enjoyed with game, noble poultry, roast kid or lamb.
Serving temperature: 18° - 20°C. Uncork at least two hours before serving.
Serving temperature: 18° - 20°C. Uncork at least two hours before serving.
Vintages available: 2015, 2016
Bottling date on the label, year 2015:
Total sulfur dioxide: 49 mg / lt.
Volatile acidity: 0.80 gr / lt
Ph: 3.98 Total acidity: 5.40 gr / lt
Sugar: 2.7 gr / lt
Alcoholic content: 15,5% Vol
Total sulfur dioxide: 49 mg / lt.
Volatile acidity: 0.80 gr / lt
Ph: 3.98 Total acidity: 5.40 gr / lt
Sugar: 2.7 gr / lt
Alcoholic content: 15,5% Vol
Harvest 2015
0,75 L 240 € - 1,50 L 500 € - 3,00 L 1000 €
0,75 L 240 € - 1,50 L 500 € - 3,00 L 1000 €
