Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2017 - Lunelli

Held at a slight angle, the wine glass reveals a charming garnet red hue at the rims. Swiveling the glass, this red wine reveals a high viscosity, which is evident in clear church windows at the edge of the glass. On the nose of this red wine from the wine-growing region of Umbria, we sense aromas of all sorts of red and black berry fruits, complemented by spicy nuances. This dry red wine from Lunelli is just right for purists who like it absolutely dry. The Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino already comes quite close to this, it was vinified with just 1.6 grams of residual sugar. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino flatters with a soft mouthfeel, without lacking juicy liveliness. The final of this red wine from the wine-growing region of Umbria, which has good aging potential, finally delights with a beautiful reverberation.

Vinification of the Lunelli Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino

This powerful red wine from Italy is made from the grape variety Sagrantino. After harvesting, the grapes immediately reach the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in large wood at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by aging for several months on the fine lees before the wine is finally drawn off.

Food pairing with the Lunelli Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperate 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to

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