{"product_id":"colpetrone-montefalco-sagrantino-o-di-colpetrone-2018","title":"Colpetrone Montefalco Sagrantino O di Colpetrone 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontefalco Sagrantino O di Colpetrone is a still red wine that faithfully embodies the oenological character of Umbria. Made exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eSagrantino\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it reveals itself in the glass with a deep ruby red colour, enhanced by elegant garnet reflections. The bouquet is enveloping, characterised by pronounced \u003cstrong\u003espicy notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and intense aromas of red fruit jam. On the palate, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003edense and powerful structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering long persistence and remarkable ageing potential. To enhance its complexity, it pairs ideally with roast red meats, game, and \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e, expressing itself best after adequate aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production of this label originates in Gualdo Cattaneo, in the vibrant heart of Umbria. The \u003cstrong\u003eColpetrone\u003c\/strong\u003e winery has for years highlighted the excellent qualities of \u003cstrong\u003eMontefalco Sagrantino\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the flagship grape of its production. The vineyards are located in a specific area between Foligno, Trevi, and Bastardo, a \u003cstrong\u003eprivileged pedoclimatic context\u003c\/strong\u003e for the ripening of the grapes. This territory gives the wine a strong \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial identity\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003eexpressive concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e and laying the foundations for pronounced longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest takes place towards the end of September, followed by \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e with constant daily pump-overs. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete, the temperature is increased for a few days to encourage optimal polyphenolic extraction before racking. The wine matures for 12 months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it acquires depth and aromatic complexity. This is followed by a further \u003cstrong\u003efinal ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e period of 6 months, an essential phase to perfectly harmonise all the structural components of the wine before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1995 in the heart of Umbria, the Colpetrone project expresses the true power of the region through this magnificent \u003cstrong\u003eMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2018 vintage, overseen by oenologists Riccardo Cotarella and Emanuele Nardi, matures for 12 months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and rests for a further six months in the bottle. Awarded 94 points by James Suckling, this extraordinary red wine combines exceptional aromatic complexity with superb \u003cstrong\u003elongevity\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a dense and enveloping sip that celebrates Umbria's great winemaking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Colpetrone (Tenute del Cerro)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45406870044843,"sku":"57771","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/colpetrone-montefalco-sagrantino-o-di-colpetrone-2018_57771_1_e2701ae7-5fdf-42d0-8d3d-38af6665f8ba.webp?v=1773775888","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/colpetrone-montefalco-sagrantino-o-di-colpetrone-2018","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}