Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: plum, cherry, tobacco leaf, spice
Palate: persistent aroma and taste
Colle Ciocco's Montefalco Rosso DOC, Sangiovese-led with Merlot and an autochthonous share, persistent plum and cherry over tobacco leaf.
What it pairs with
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Torta al testo with sausage
An everyday Umbrian red for the region's flatbread. -
Umbrian salumi board
A food-friendly match for cured pork. -
Strangozzi al pomodoro
Simple tomato sauce suits a fresh, persistent red.
History
Colle Ciocco's Montefalco Rosso DOC blends Sangiovese with Merlot and a local autochthonous variety.
Facts
- Producer
- Colle Ciocco · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (70%), Merlot (15%), Sagrantino
- Classification
- Montefalco Rosso DOC
- Oak
- Traditional cellar ageing
- Price
- EUR14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-7 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Montefalco Rosso
What does Montefalco Rosso taste like?
Colle Ciocco's Montefalco Rosso DOC, Sangiovese-led with Merlot and an autochthonous share, persistent plum and cherry over tobacco leaf.
When should I drink Montefalco Rosso?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 3-7 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Montefalco Rosso?
Best with Torta al testo with sausage and Umbrian salumi board and Strangozzi al pomodoro.