Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Synopsis
History: Formerly part of the Montefalco DOC; became the Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG in 1992; name changed in 2009
Vineyard Area: 374 ha / 924 acres (2021)
Production: 9,170 hl / 101,900 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 100% Sagrantino
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (RdSw): 100% Sagrantino
Significant Production Rules
- Grapes for Passito must be dried on or off the vine to achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 15.5%
- Minimum alcohol level: approx. 11.0% for Passito (18.0% potential); 13.0% for Rosso; 13.5% for Rosso with a vineyard name
- Residual sugar: 80–180 g/l (8.0–18.0%) for Passito
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum 37 months, including 12 months in barrel and 4 months in bottle (ERD = January 1, V+4); for Passito, minimum 37 months, including 4 months in bottle (ERD = January 1, V+4)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
07/03/2023
