Italy, Umbria
Sagrantino
Description
TYPE OF WINE: Red DENOMINATION: Sagrantino DOCG GRAPES: 100% Sagrantino grapes PRODUCTION AREA: Municipality of Gualdo Cattaneo, S. Anna area SOIL: Medium consistency, clay and irregular layers of limestone ALTITUDE: 450 metres above sea level HARVEST: Manual at perfect ripening WINEMAKING PROCESS: Grape transfer by fall. Maceration period: 15 days at the controlled steady temperature of 25° C with repeated daily fullings mainly at the beginning MATURATION: 20 months in French oak barrels followed by aging in bottle for at least 6 months. ALCOHOL CONTENT: 15% vol
Certificates
Alcohol
15.0%
Analytical data
Vinification
HARVEST: Manual at perfect ripening WINEMAKING PROCESS: Grape transfer by fall. Maceration period: 15 days at the controlled steady temperature of 25° C with repeated daily fullings mainly at the beginning
Vineyard
SOIL: Medium consistency, clay and irregular layers of limestone ALTITUDE: 450 metres above sea level VINEYARDS: Vineyards grown in cordon, 4,500 stumps per hectar CLIMATE: Harsh winters with fresh springs and hot, humid summers
Maturation
MATURATION: 20 months in French oak barrels followed by aging in bottle for at least 6 months.
