Sagrantino

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This red grape variety grown in the hills of Umbria, Italy was destined for obscurity, if not for some forward thinking producers. Traditionally, Sagrantino grapes were laid out on straw mats to raisinate. The dried grapes were then used to read more...make a sweet yet powerful and tannic red wine, usually served at Easter. When consumer demand for sweet wines waned in the 1970s and 80s, a number of progressive producers attempted to make dry red wines from the grape. Yields were restricted in the vineyard, and wines were aged before release to soften the rigid tannins and high acidity of the wines, allowing the rich fruit character of Sagrantino to shine.

The variety is made almost exclusively in the small DOCG known as Sagrantino di Montefalco. Here, producers such as Arnaldo Caprai are producing impressively powerful and tannic wines that are considered to be among the very best in Italy. Plantings in California are limited. However, given the grape’s impressive potential, new plantings of this grape will surely rise.

You had been known to only a few devoted followers who enjoyed your sweet message at Passover. But, in recent years, you’ve donned a more secular appearance with a new oak suit, and a decidedly drier voice. To the uninitiated, your reincarnation might come across as fierce pontification. Given time, they will learn there is complexity and eloquence in your voice. Rest assured, if you continue to work with the influential image makers of Montefalco you will surely turn a new generation on to the ‘religion of Sagrantino’, even in the cult prone Napa Valley.    (hide)

flopco reviewed Tabarrini Sagrantino di Montefalco 2003:

November 2009

flopco

notes of raisin and black fruit on nose and palate. nectar!

Tabarrini Sagrantino di Montefalco 2003

Starting at $56^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Brendan Jansen

November 2009

Brendan Jansen

A Bootful of Wine - Tasting Notes from Italy A visit to Terrabianca ... Montepulciano, and even the Sagrantino from neighbouring Montefalco in Umbria is thought to be related. Secondly, if I were an importer, this is...

little reviewed Rocca di Fabbri Sagrantino di Montefalco 1998:

October 2009

little

3.5. Great. Ready to drink, sophisticated, light to medium body

Rocca di Fabbri Sagrantino di Montefalco 1998

Starting at $29^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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winescribbler reviewed Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Sagrantino 2005:

September 2009

winescribbler

An Italian grape variety given the Australia block-busting treatment. Ripe and powerful with flourishes of blackberry, spice and raspberry. Vibrant. Violet hints. Very interesting combination of texture and flavour...

Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Sagrantino 2005

Starting at $36^.83 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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plofm reviewed Goretti Sagrantino di Montefalco le Mura Saracene 2004:

September 2009

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Goretti Sagrantino di Montefalco le Mura Saracene 2004

Starting at $28^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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plofm reviewed Montefalco Rosso "Le Mura Saracene" Goretti 2006:

September 2009

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Montefalco Rosso "Le Mura Saracene" Goretti 2006

Starting at $19^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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oceank8 reviewed Mosby Sagrantino 2006:

September 2009

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Mosby Sagrantino 2006

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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drsloat reviewed Adanti Arquata Montefalco Rosso 2005:

September 2009

drsloat

Red fruit with good acid makes a nice transition to big dry finish.

Adanti Arquata Montefalco Rosso 2005

Starting at $13^.30 Snoothrank: 3/5

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edub reviewed Paolo Bea Montefalco Rosso Vigna San Valentino 2004:

August 2009

edub

After decanting for 3+ hours. dusty nose, filled with spice, glove, and bright fruits, yet subtle. Strawberry and cherry fruit are at the core of this wine. A hint of oak comes in at the entry but integrate well. The...

Paolo Bea Montefalco Rosso Vigna San Valentino 2004

Starting at $51^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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JohnnyRocketts reviewed Scacciadiavoli Sagrantino di Montefalco 2003:

August 2009

JohnnyRocketts

nice wine. A little smokey, cherries and rasberries with a nice finish

Scacciadiavoli Sagrantino di Montefalco 2003

Starting at $32^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Tom Giamario commented on this page:

Jun 19

Tom Giamario

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 mouth. It is unheard of to eat heat and then savor a sip of wine -- only Sagrantino. Even the mere 15% you might find in a good Montefalco Rosso is enough if you still can't get over the perception that uncorking a $50 bottle of red with curry is a waste. The Adanti Rosso is a great buy at about $16-18, but my favorite is the Coltepetrone. Their 2004 was better than their Sagrantino di Montefalco.

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