Lampante Montefalco Rosso DOC Riserva

The Lampante Montefalco Rosso DOC Riserva from Tenuta Castelbuono shows what Umbria can do on its best sites: depth without heaviness, structure without hardness.

Tenuta Castelbuono is located in the heart of the Montefalco DOC in Umbria — one of the most exciting red wine zones in Central Italy, known for the local Sagrantino. The Montefalco Rosso is the more accessible sister: usually a blend of Sangiovese and Sagrantino, which shows the power of the region in a more elegant framework. 18 months of aging in large oak barrels (no small barriques), followed by 12 months of bottle aging — that makes a total of 2.5 years before the wine comes onto the market.

On the nose, dried violets, pickled cherry, and a trace of sweet spices — cinnamon, clove. On the palate, dense but well-integrated tannin, which has already gained melt due to the long aging period. The finish is long, slightly spicy, with a hint of dark plum.

• Food: Oven-baked lamb, wild boar salami, pecorino stagionato, or pasta al ragù di cinghiale
• Temperature: 16–18 °C, decanting recommended (30 min.)