NV Scacciadiavoli Vino Spumante Brut Rosé Metodo Classico Umbria IGT

Scacciadiavoli is one of the oldest estates in Montefalco, Umbria. The name Scacciadiavoli (Devil banisher), derives from an exorcism carried out here in the XVII century, as described by Johannes de Rupescissa in a treatise on quintessence. The episode involved a young woman possessed by the devil, who was made to drink some of the local red wine by the exorcist, which succeeded in driving the devil away. The hamlet has been named after this historic event and is today called “Scacciadiavoli.”

The sagrantino varietal is only grown in the areas of Montefalco, Bevagna, Gualto Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano dell’Umbria, all located in the province of Perugia, in Umbria– Italy’s “green heart” and only land locked region.  The vines grow at 400m asl in clay and shale soils. Sagrantino might be Italy’s most tannic red variety. Drinkability of the reds depends on age, with no sagrantino wine being accessible in its youth. This native grape lends this Rosé its unique character, and offers more structure/texture than your classic rose’ Champagne made from the red pinot varieties. 

Fresh and floral with notes of red fruits, citrus, grapefruit, and bread crust overlaying a crisp mineral zest.