Sagrantino!

Sagrantino

Sagrantino, in my book is known as a King of Central Italy. This deeply colored red wine is mainly grown in the Umbria region of Italy. Sagrantino has more tannins than Nebbiolo in it's respect! Which, I like to compare Sagrantino to a Nebbiolo based wine, like a Barolo, for just a much cheaper of a price tag! Sagrantino usually thrives in the Montefalco DOCG. The clay soils of Montefalco are dusted with sand and limestone pockets, which is perfect for Sagrantino. Blends are allowed here, but not common as this grape can stand alone!

Sagrantino's Flavor Profile

Sagrantino is known as dark, dense, and rustic. The flavor profile ranges from black cherry and ripe blackberry, with secondary notes like spice and earthy characterics, sometimes you can even find a smokiness to the wine and sappy pine sometimes making an appearance. Thankfully for Sagrantino's high tannins and affinity for oak means that this wine can age with no problem at all. There is a local wine law that Sagrantino producers have to follow before the wine is released. Sagrantino has to age for at least 37 months, with at least 12 months in oak. Thankfully Sagrantino's tannins are not necessarily austere, and a few examples can be quite approachable in their youth, but will only get better with age!

Sagrantino Food Pairings

• Wood-roasted pigeon

• Marinated-Beef Tacos

• Fillet Steak with black truffles

• Mushroom risotto works as well

Conclusion

In conclusion, now that you know a little bit about Sagrantino, go on and try one for yourself! I have a few in the store that I am offering for a good price at $19.99 in our Chairman's Selections program. Also, check out the review I did on the Goretti Montefalco Sagrantino 2015 paired perfectly with a vegan mushroom risotto!