Compared to Sagrantino Montefalco DOCG, this Montefalco Rosso DOC does not come from a pure processing of Sagrantino grapes but from a particularly successful blend of grapes typical of central Italy. In this version proposed by Perticaia, for example, the basic blend includes a large portion of Sangiovese, to which Sagrantino and Colorino are added in equal parts. Harvested by hand, the different varieties have different ripening times. For this reason, Sangiovese is harvested in mid-September while Sagrantino must wait until at least the beginning of October. In the cellar, cold maceration and partial fermentation of the masses, on yeasts naturally present on the skins, and contact for 18 days to extract all the colour and aromas. After blending, the wine goes into steel vats where it matures for about a year. This is followed by bottling and a further six months of ageing in the cellar before final release. Ruby red, in the glass, this thoroughbred Umbrian is characterised by a beautiful, vivid colour. The nose reveals a classic Montefalco wine that opens on pleasant notes of red fruit and a light spiciness. In the mouth, it reveals good structure, evident but well-smoothed tannins and a great final freshness that gives the wine a very pleasant drinkability. A fine wine for ageing, it does not fear the passage of months in the bottle. If stored well, it can continue to give great satisfaction for 5 years or more. A wine for the whole meal, it goes well with hors d'oeuvres of cured meats and first courses of Umbrian cuisine.