Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: ripe berries in alcohol, spice
Palate: good structure and freshness, round tannin
Perticaia's Montefalco Rosso DOC, ruby red with spiced berries in alcohol and a round, food-friendly tannin.
What it pairs with
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Torta al testo with sausage
A versatile everyday Umbrian red. -
Umbrian salumi board
Round tannin suits cured pork. -
Strangozzi al pomodoro
Fresh acidity for a simple tomato sauce.
History
Perticaia's Montefalco Rosso DOC pairs Sangiovese with local varieties, aged in both steel and wood.
Facts
- Producer
- Perticaia · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese
- Classification
- Montefalco Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 12 months in steel tank and wooden barrels, plus 6 months in bottle
- Price
- EUR14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-8 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Montefalco Rosso
What does Montefalco Rosso taste like?
Perticaia's Montefalco Rosso DOC, ruby red with spiced berries in alcohol and a round, food-friendly tannin.
When should I drink Montefalco Rosso?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 5-8 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.