Origin and Artisanal Selections: The vines stand majestically in the fresh morning breeze, ready to offer their finest treasures. Each cluster is manually selected with care and respect for tradition, ensuring only the most exquisite fruits.

Winemaking Process: Embark on a journey towards excellence. The grapes, gently destemmed and lightly pressed, find their destiny in stainless steel tanks, where they meet carefully selected yeasts. The fermentation process, followed by a sophisticated automated pumping-over system, ensures that every drop of juice collects the purest essence of Sagrantino, expertly extracted to guarantee perfect structure and persistence.

Sensory Characteristics:

Montefalco Sagrantino Terre della Custodia presents itself with an intense ruby red color, garnet reflections that captivate the eye and promise a unique experience. On the nose, a complex bouquet of plum jam, rhubarb, bitter cocoa, sweet spices, and candied citrus enchant the senses. In the mouth, it reveals all its greatness: warm, full-bodied, with an elegant tannic texture that pleasantly persists.

Expression of the Territory: Sagrantino vines proudly grow in the production area of La Palombara, Gualdo Cattaneo, on a south-facing hilly terrain, rich in lignite that gives the wine a unique characteristic. At an altitude of 450 meters above sea level and a density of 3300 vines per hectare, each bottle encapsulates the pure essence of this extraordinary territory.

Aging and Production: After aging in barriques and large barrels for 18 months, followed by an additional 6 months in the bottle, Maior Montefalco Sagrantino presents itself to the world in its utmost expression of taste and refinement. With a projected production of 50,000 bottles, this creation is destined to satisfy the most discerning palates.

Beyond Wine, an Experience: Prepare to embark on an unprecedented sensory experience with Maior Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Terre de la Custodia. Served at a temperature of 20°C, this wine will take you on a journey through the passion, history, and beauty of Umbria, enveloping you in a hug of taste and tradition.

Technical Specifications:
Grape Variety: Sagrantino
Vineyard Surface: 22 Ha
Vineyard Age: 18 Years
Production per Hectare: 70 Quintals
Harvest Time: Mid-October

Alcohol Content: 15% Vol

Recommended pairings:

Maior Montefalco Sagrantino Terre della Custodia is ideal as a wine to accompany robust Umbrian meat roasts, as well as game dishes, both furred and feathered.

Serve at a temperature of 18 – 20°C.

Immerse yourself in the essence of Umbria with Maior Montefalco Sagrantino Terre della Custodia, a wine that is not just a beverage but an authentic experience of Italian taste and tradition.