Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: cherry, blackberry
Palate: fresh vitality, refined structure
Capo de Casa is Romanelli's Montefalco Rosso DOC, Sangiovese-led with small portions of other local varietals, showing cherry and blackberry character.
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
Cured pork suits the wine's fresh structure. -
Grilled lamb
Refined tannin matches simply grilled meat.
History
Capo de Casa is the Montefalco Rosso DOC from Romanelli, a third-generation estate founded in 1978 on San Clemente hillside near Montefalco.
Facts
- Producer
- Romanelli · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese
- Classification
- Montefalco Rosso DOC
- Oak
- Traditional cellar ageing with local varietal complements
- Price
- EUR14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-7 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Capo de Casa
What does Capo de Casa taste like?
Capo de Casa is Romanelli's Montefalco Rosso DOC, Sangiovese-led with small portions of other local varietals, showing cherry and blackberry character.
When should I drink Capo de Casa?
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 Capo de Casa?
Best with Torta al testo with sausage and Umbrian salumi board and Grilled lamb.