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Name of varietal: Sagrantino
Common synonyms: none
Parentage of the grape: indigenous to Umbria, Italy
History of the grape: Sagrantino is mostly grown around the town of Montefalco in the central Italian region of Umbria. The region Sagrantino di Montefalco was given DOCG status in 1991. The area had been most famous for Montefalco di Sagrantino Passito, made from partially dried grapes, and considered one of the finest Italian dessert wines. However, in the 1970s, the fashion shifted to producing the grape in dry reds. Sagrantino is considered one of the most dark and tannic grapes in the world, akin to Nebbiolo. But unlike Nebbiolo, Sagrantino is not produced for long aging like Barolo or Barbaresco. Wine-makers have figured out that long maceration times and careful barrel aging will tame the harsh tannins and draw out the lush fruit characteristics, while still retaining an earthy and mineral balance. Most dry Sagrantinos are best consumed between five to ten years after release.
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| Winery: | Perticaia |
| Region: | Italy » Umbria » Montefalco Sagrantino |
| Type: | Table Wines |
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Sagrantino on Snooth
March 2013
Thought Foxall would have chimed in on this already but... A couple evenings ... write it down.2001 Paolo Bea Sagrantino di Montelfalco Secco - most interesting wine of the night for me. A lot going on, great structure.1996 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri - was very polished and drinking well2006 Agharta "Exhibit B" - this was my contribution a... Read More
February 2013
drank at osteria morini jan 2013 Read More
January 2013
I'm making a lasagne bolognese for a dinner party (the whole deal from scratch, including pasta) and I want to get an interesting Italian red to pair with it. I'd love to get a Barolo but the cost is a bit prohibitive...I'm like to keep it at about 15 a bottle or less.Also maybe a light Italian white to have with appetizers. Unfortunately I live... Read More
December 2012
We found this wine on holiday this year, 2012, in Umbria. Very full bodied and spicey. We enjoyed it so much that when we visited the town where it is made, Montefalco, we dropped in on the winery. They were very helpful and we tasted nearly all their produce and bought some as well !We would definitely recommend this wine. Read More
Mar 9, 2011
A wonderful grape. Love the wines from Umbria and esp Montefalco. Paolo Bea is king.
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Jun 19, 2009
Something about Sagrantino and spice. They go together like jalapenos and melted cheese. Nothing better for hot Thai currys. Forget the whites with that stuff. Might as well drink ice water. Something about that grape calms the frayed nerves of the tastebuds at the back of your tongue and spreads the rapture of the heat throughout the entire mou...
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