COLLE SARACENO is a wine cellar that produces four types of wines: Grechetto, Rosso Galdino, Sagrantino both dry and Passito. They are obtained exclusively from the grapes of their own vineyards.
The Colle Saraceno cellar belongs to the Botti family. The winery is among the smallest in the area, but among the oldest traditions. In fact, it is located on a magnificent ridge overlooking Assisi and Spoleto, where vines, and in particular Sagrantino, have always been cultivated. Knowing that members of the Botti family take care of all the stages of winemaking according to the experience gained in generations of work and dedication.
Here are produced four types of wines: Grechetto, Rosso Galdino, Sagrantino both dry and Passito. All obtained solely from the grapes of their own vineyards. The latter, the Sagrantino Passito, is the subject of great care and attention, since he regularly cares for the interest of connoisseurs and specialized publications, both Italian and foreign. The position of the vines is quite strategic, as they are located at 400 meters of altitude, along a wind-torn ridge. On it grow healthy, vigorous vineyards, with grapes in the smells, thanks to a good thermal excursion. To know that all Sagrantino’s big have the vineyards around here. We are talking about a valley-cru, Sagrantino world that can only exist here.
GRECHETTO IGT UMBRIA
GRECHETTO White, autochthonous, of good structure (11.5-12% vol.), In the lands of the Botti Company, finds an ideal climate that favors the concentration of sugar.
9,00€
ROSSO GALDINO IGT UMBRIA
RED GALDINO Ruby, body, served at about 18 ° C and oxygenated at least half an hour before, free cinnamon, cloves and more. It is good for a slight wooden passage that softens Sagrantino's tannins.
9,00€
MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO DOCG
"Montefalco" Sagrantino Dry. Thanks to the geological composition, the exposure to the south, the altitude and the particular ventilated atmosphere of our vineyards, Sagrantino grapes come to maturity rich in sugars, polyphenols and tannins.
19,00€
MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO PASSITO DOCG
Montefalco "Sagrantino Passito It is a true jewel of Italian olfaction in the Azienda Botti, which has been producing for generations: rich in sugars, it is almost licorice, red garnet with orange gradients, 50 cl.
27,00€
COLLE SARACENO
COLLE SARACENO
Francesco Botti is a crystalline person, to know it is a great privilege. When you arrive in the cellar you will be welcomed as old friends who have not been seen for so long. A handshake and then in the vineyards to talk about pruning, how he interpreted the exhibits and vineyards that are present on his lands and why he made these choices. A small family-run wine cellar where natural, intact and crystalline wines are produced. We recommend a visit to the cellar with Sagrantino Passito tasting; a dreamy wine from which you can not escape from buying.
PRODUCERS SAGRANTINO PASSITO UMBRIA
PRODUCERS SAGRANTINO PASSITO UMBRIA
