The Antonelli Montefalco Rosso Riserva is an Umbrian powerhouse that bridges the gap between elegance and raw intensity. Dominated by Sangiovese with a vital structural pulse of Sagrantino, it pours a concentrated ruby with garnet reflections. The nose offers a complex tapestry of Marasca cherry, tobacco leaf, and crushed violets, evolved by 18 months in oak into tertiary notes of cocoa and balsamic herbs. On the palate, it is broad and authoritative, featuring assertive, close-grained tannins and a vibrant acidity that ensures a long, savory, and remarkably persistent finish.