Tenuta Bellafonte, 'Pomontino', Rosso di Montefalco

€21.99

This is a wonderful red from Umbria's best region, Montefalco, that is home to it's secret weapon, the Sagrantino grape variety. Structured and broad, this is a belter with flavours of bramble, spice and blackberry. Fine tannins dissipate on the long and savoury finish. Delicious.

This winery is fascinating. Built by the son of a German jeweler in 2010, it is nearly entirely organic, situated in the higher altitude regions of the Umbrian Apennines  and is totally energy neutral.

Their approach to the wines and to the Sagrantino grape variety is one that seeks to tame the power and celebrate its elegance. This is done in the Rosso Pomontino by using very high quantity of Sangiovese (80%) to balance the remaining Sagrantino.

The structure is enough and in the winery the grapes are whole-berry fermented and then aged for 12 months, but in large Slovanian oak casks so as to more gently coax oak flavour and support rather than hit you in the face with it by using smaller barriques.

The sustainability is also present in their philosophy: native yeasts are used and the wines are neither fined, nor filtered. The result is an enticing and elegant wine with notes of pomegranate, redcurrant, sour cherry and blackberry.

And though the wines of Montefalco are not that well-known here, they have been up and coming for years and have a strong following in top Italian circles - this one receiving the top rating in the influential Italian wine guide Gambero Rosso, awarding it 3 Bicchieri.

Region: Umbria

Country: Italy

Grape(s): Sangiovese, Sagrantino

Style: Vibrant, Structured, Full, Fruity, Elegant, Complex, Broad

Best food matches: Pork, Pasta, Lamb, Game, Charcuterie

Alcohol: 14%

Why buy from us?

When you buy wine from The Allotment Wine Co. you're helping a small Irish company that in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers who grow the grapes and make amazing wines. We only work with partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.

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Patrick H.
Hi, I'm Chris Gifford.

And you're very welcome to The Allotment Wine Co.

When you wine from me, you're supporting a small Irish business which in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers, as well as other small, dedicated Irish wine importers.

When selecting wines, I look for partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.