Scacciadiavoli Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG 2018

Scacciadiavoli Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG 2018

Founded in 1884, Cantina Scacciadiavoli, “cast out the devils”, takes its name from a 19th century exorcist who lived in the small village bordering the vineyard. He was known to use the wines while performing his exorcist ritual of ridding poor souls of demons. The estate was built as a complex and modern wine “factory,” which today spans 130 hectares, 40 of which are vineyards

Grape Varietal & Region: 100% Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy. The vines cover a hill in the heart of the Montefalco appellation, divided between the three provinces of Gualdo Cattaneo, Giano dell’Umbria, and Montefalco

Taste Profile: Black cherry, leaves and a subtle nuttiness. It needs to breath to open up, it changes many times in the glass. Sweet spices lead to mineral hints.    Soft and velvety. The tannins are thick and sweet, the acidity is well balanced, cutting the density and heaviness, while giving structure. Long finish, persistently fruity with notes of underbrush, forest fruit, and complex, intense spices

Winemaking Process: 3/4 weeks in 100 hl French oak vats. The temperature is controlled and maintained under 30° C, 86° F, throughout the alcoholic fermentation process. The wine then ages in barrels and in large tanks made from French oak for at least 18 months, before bottles & resting until release