{"product_id":"colpetrone-sagrantino-di-montefalco-passito-0-375l-2016","title":"Colpetrone Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito 0.375L 2016","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eColpetrone Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito is a \u003cstrong\u003esweet red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with an enveloping profile. Its intense ruby red colour, enriched with violet highlights, introduces a bouquet of blackberry, black cherry and violet. On the palate, it confirms the fruity notes, evolving into \u003cstrong\u003esensations of tobacco and chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e that enhance its structure. When served chilled, it pairs ideally with mature cheeses, dried fruit and desserts such as tarts or strudel, promising excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e over ten to fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe label signed by Colpetrone expresses the authenticity of the Umbrian territory, originating in Marcellano di Gualdo Cattaneo. The main protagonist is the \u003cstrong\u003eSagrantino\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety, whose aromatic strength is further enhanced by the drying process. Its belonging to the \u003cstrong\u003eMontefalco Sagrantino Passito\u003c\/strong\u003e area defines the identity of this wine, where the particular soil and climate conditions result in extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003earomatic intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e and a strong territorial character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bunches, harvested by hand, rest on \u003cstrong\u003eracks in controlled humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e to achieve optimal sugar concentration. Fermentation with maceration at controlled temperature allows for the extraction of colour and polyphenols. After racking, the wine matures through \u003cstrong\u003eageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for about six months. This meticulous technical step consolidates the tasting structure and balances the enveloping \u003cstrong\u003esweet component\u003c\/strong\u003e that characterises the tasting experience.\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 winery enhances local traditions through its captivating \u003cstrong\u003eMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG Passito\u003c\/strong\u003e. This fine expression of the native grape variety is crafted from hand-picked grapes that are left to \u003cstrong\u003ewither on racks\u003c\/strong\u003e, thus concentrating sugars and aromas. Overseen by oenologists Riccardo Cotarella and Emanuele Nardi, the 2016 vintage matures for six months on fine lees, acquiring great structure. The wine expresses all the power and elegance of \u003cstrong\u003eSagrantino\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for enhancing the end of a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Colpetrone (Tenute del Cerro)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44510005526699,"sku":"45964","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/colpetrone-sagrantino-di-montefalco-passito-0-375l-2016_45964_1_c90b8a9e-8748-4d50-8594-cb88f611786f.webp?v=1773713563","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/colpetrone-sagrantino-di-montefalco-passito-0-375l-2016","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}