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Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC - Ripenere - Cesarini Sartori 2020
Cesarini SartoriSangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet, Sagrantino Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC 75 cl 2020
CHF 15.32−14%(CHF 20.43/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 17.77
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Technical information
- Producer
- Cesarini Sartori
- Name
- Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC
- Variety
- Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet, Sagrantino
- Vintage
- 2020
- Gradation
- 14.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, wood aging
- Aging
- Minimum 24 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- To be consumed within 8-10 years
- Pairing
- Red meat, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Umbria
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Montefalco
- Type
- Red wine
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The Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC "Ripenere" by Cesarini Sartori is a wine that captivates enthusiasts with its expression of typical aromas and flavors from the Umbria region. This fine red wine is the result of a careful selection of Sangiovese, Sagrantino, and Merlot grapes, cultivated in the lush Umbrian lands known for their rich soil and wine-making history.
Poured into the glass, the "Ripenere" displays an intense and deep ruby red color, promising a tasting experience of great character. On the nose, complex and enveloping notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, can be immediately sensed, enriched by undertones of sweet spices and a light touch of vanilla, which come from careful maturation in oak barrels.
On the palate, the wine reveals itself as balanced and well-structured, with soft yet present tannins that ensure a long-lasting aromatic persistence. The taste mirrors the nose perfectly, with a rich palette of ripe fruit and an elegant spicy vein leading to a long and pleasantly harmonious finish.
Ideal for accompanying flavorful dishes like grilled red meats, game, and aged cheeses, the Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC "Ripenere" by Cesarini Sartori is a wine that expresses its best if allowed to decant for a few minutes before serving. This will enable the wine to fully express the complexity and depth of its aromas and flavors.
A stellar addition to any collector's cellar, the "Ripenere" is not only an excellent example of the Montefalco wine tradition but also a testament to the skill and passion of the Cesarini Sartori winery in creating wines of exceptional quality and distinctiveness.
Poured into the glass, the "Ripenere" displays an intense and deep ruby red color, promising a tasting experience of great character. On the nose, complex and enveloping notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, can be immediately sensed, enriched by undertones of sweet spices and a light touch of vanilla, which come from careful maturation in oak barrels.
On the palate, the wine reveals itself as balanced and well-structured, with soft yet present tannins that ensure a long-lasting aromatic persistence. The taste mirrors the nose perfectly, with a rich palette of ripe fruit and an elegant spicy vein leading to a long and pleasantly harmonious finish.
Ideal for accompanying flavorful dishes like grilled red meats, game, and aged cheeses, the Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC "Ripenere" by Cesarini Sartori is a wine that expresses its best if allowed to decant for a few minutes before serving. This will enable the wine to fully express the complexity and depth of its aromas and flavors.
A stellar addition to any collector's cellar, the "Ripenere" is not only an excellent example of the Montefalco wine tradition but also a testament to the skill and passion of the Cesarini Sartori winery in creating wines of exceptional quality and distinctiveness.
The winery
Cesarini Sartori
UmbriaItaly
An Umbrian winery based in Bastardo (Gualdo Cattaneo) that combines advanced technology with hands-on craftsmanship, focusing strongly on Sagrantino and producing wines, extra virgin olive oil and related products.
- Grape varieties
- Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet, Grechetto, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano
- Strong identity rooted in Sagrantino and the local grape varieties of the Colli Martani.
- Winery designed with advanced automation and control systems for precise fermentation management.
- Approach focused on reducing synthetic chemical inputs and minimizing the use of sulfites.
- Commitment to research and circular economy projects with universities and a start-up.
- Umbrian Winery of the Year award at Vinitaly 2022.
The story
The estate was established through the commitment of the Cesarini Sartori family: Luciano Cesarini, Giuseppe Cesarini and Fiorella Sartori left previous careers in the late 1990s to return to rural life and focus on viticulture in Bastardo. Luciano applied his engineering expertise to the design of a highly automated, precisely controlled winery, intended to manage the winemaking processes with accuracy.
Production philosophy
The winery favors an approach that minimizes the use of synthetic chemicals and sulfites, combining precision winemaking techniques with manual work in the vineyard. It also develops circular-economy projects and applied research in collaboration with universities and a start-up dedicated to adding value to vine residues.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Colli Martani, around the village of Bastardo, on clay soils with a lacustrine substrate; the estate also owns vineyards in Villa Rode and in areas of Montefalco.
Awards and recognition
Awarded at Vinitaly as "Umbrian Winery of the Year".
