Collepiano, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG — 2020
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Introduction
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WINERY The family operation began in 1971 when textiles entrepreneur Arnaldo Caprai purchased 12.5 acres in Montefalco. In 1988, ownership passed on to Arnaldo’s son, Marco, who began the project to cultivate the promotion of the grape that has been growing in the Montefalco region for more than 400 years: Sagrantino. Today, the winery is the leading producer of top quality Sagrantino di Montefalco, a wine produced exclusively from this native variety. In addition to its commitment to quality, Arnaldo Caprai is recognized for its dedication to environmental, economic and social sustainability, as well as being champions for the wines of Umbria. Winery visits available for tasting.
WINE Collepiano represents the renaissance of Montefalco as a wine region and Sagrantino as a unique variety grown only in Montefalco. Collepiano is Sagrantino’s area of production at Caprai. The name recalls the gentle slopes that characterize these hills.
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Vineyard Profile
- Appellation: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
- Location: Umbria
- Cultivation: Equalitas Sustainable Standard SOPD
- Size: 12 ha (30 acres)
- Vine Age: 25/30 years
- Soil: Limestone, clay
- Exposure: Southern exposure
- Density: 5,500 vines/hectare (2,227 vines/acre)
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Vintage Report
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The 2020 spring started with a dry but very cold May, while June will be rainy and mild. With well-distributed rainfall and mild temperatures, the climate during July, August, and September ensured optimal sugar ripening for all varieties. The wines are balanced and elegant with aromatic profiles of pleasant freshness and great finesse.
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Vinification
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Fermentation took 15 days in stainless steel, with 30 days of maceration. 22 months in French oak and minimum 6 months aging in bottle.
- Aging: 22 months in French oak and minimum 6 months aging in bottle.
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Sagrantino
- Alcohol: 15.5%
- TA: 5.02 g/L
- p H: 3.80
- RS: <1 g/L
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Tasting Notes
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The 2020 Collepiano presents juicy dark fruits and red plums, along with dried herbs, spices, bark, and nutmeg on the nose. It is soft, intense, and has a persistent finish. The tannins are fresh and complex.
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Reviews
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Collepiano, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG — 2020 – Jancis Robinson – 17 Points
"Dark impenetrable ruby. Firm forest fruit, subtly oaked. Full forest-fruit palate with bags of coating tannins that do not overpower the fruit. Has lots of everything, but well balanced at the same time."
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Collepiano, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG — 2020 – Vinous – 94 Points
"The 2020 Montefalco Sagrantino Collepiano entices with a whiff of white smoke and peppery florals before giving way to blackberries, chalk dust and dried violets. This is a total pleasure on the palate, rich yet polished, displaying supreme elegance with its wave of ripe red and black fruits all carried across a stream of pure silk. The 2020 tapers off with dramatic length and a pleasantly bitter black tea concentration. Sweet tannins linger long."
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Collepiano, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG — 2020 – James Suckling – 94 Points
"A dark mix of wild blackberries, meat and graphite minerality. The sternness of the nose comes back on the palate with firm, austere tannins, a full body and lifted acidity. The result is a very chewy style, with a polished finish showing salt, chocolate and fruit.”