"Rosso di Montefalco" is a DOC classification for red wine produced in the area around the town of Montefalco in the Umbria region of Italy. To achieve this classification, the wines must meet the following requirements:
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Grapes: The wine must be made from a blend of a minimum of 70% Sangiovese and up to 30% other local grapes such as Sagrantino and Montepulciano.
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Vinification: The wine must be vinified in a combination of steel tanks and wooden barrels for up to 12 months.
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Alcohol content: The alcohol content must be between 12.5% and 14% vol.
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Colour: The wine must have a deep red colour.
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Taste and aroma: The wine must have a well-balanced taste and aroma with notes of fruit, tannins and spices.
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Fullness: The wine must have good fullness and body.
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Concentration: The wine must have a good concentration of flavor and aroma.
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Maturity: The wine must be mature and balanced at the time of bottling.
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Terroir: The wine must reflect the characteristic features of the local terroir.
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Labeling: The label must specify that the wine is made from "Rosso di Montefalco" DOC and indicate the producer's name.
These requirements ensure that the "Rosso di Montefalco" DOC wines have a high quality and a uniform style that reflects the local terroir and the typical characteristics of the grape varieties used.
