F a l s t a f f
This year also our Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2017 and Montefalco Rosso DOC 2019 have been evaluated and reviewed by Falstaff and included in their 2022 guide.
For the uninitiated, Falstaff, a wine magazine founded in Austria in 1980, is now the most famous German-language publishing house in Europe.
Each year, thanks to its publications and authoritative guides dedicated to food, entertainment and travel, it sells more than 150,000 copies.
Here is their score and their rating:
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG 2017 – 92 points
Dunkles Rubinviolett. In der Nase nach dunklem Leder, Siegellack, Minze, Brombeeren, im Nachhall feine erdige Nuancen. Am Gaumen mit eng gewobenem Tannin und elegantem Verlauf, spannt sich herzhaft über die Zunge, endet mit feinen frischen Tönen und minimaler Zehrung
Dark ruby violet hue. Dark leather, seal wax, mint, and blackberries on the nose, followed by pleasant earthy nuances. Tightly woven tannins and elegant texture on the palate, sweeping heartily across the mid palate, finishing with lovely fresh tones and with minimal dryness.
Montefalco Rosso DOC 2019 – 92 points
Aufhellendes Dunkelrubin. In der nase nach roter Bete, Eisen, zeigt mit etwas Zeit im Glas schöne Noten nach Kirschen und Himbeeren. Am Gaumen mit schöner Süße und engem Tannin, spannt sich schön auf, mit kernig-salzigem Verlauf, tänzelt
Dark ruby color. Beet and iron to the nose, shows beautiful notes of cherry and raspberry. A nice sweetness and tight tannins on the palate, it stretches well, with a robust course.