Sagrantino
The Sagrantino grape is grown almost exclusively in Umbria, in particular in the territory of Montefalco where it was the origin of the DOCG since 1990. Its origins remain rather mysterious, and for centuries the local winemakers have used its grapes almost exclusively to produce wines raisins to be consumed during the most important religious holidays. Today it is vinified as a dry wine and is particularly appreciated in blend with Sangiovese. With the 2010 census there were about 950 hectares dedicated to Sagrantino. Its name derives from the Latin term sacer but its link with the city of Montefalco is of undoubted value. Here, in fact, according to a legend, the emperor Frederick II of Swabia, a great lover of falconry, would have spared the ancient city of Coccorone thanks to the return of the falcons who fled to the summit in front of the imperial camp. As a sign of gratitude, the emperor avoided its destruction by renaming it Montefalco. Beyond the name, the provenance of Sagrantino remains uncertain and debated, with testimonies that lead back to Pliny the Elder or the hypothesis of a transfer from Asia Minor by some monks. Nonetheless, it is a variety that has risked disappearing in the face of the advancement of the great international red grapes. It was the tenacity and passion of the Montefalco winemakers that ensured its survival over time. Only in the 70s and 80s Sagrantino began to be vinified in red to produce dry wines. Although it is not an easy grape to manage, the experience of Sagrantino is able to lead back to the dawn of unrivaled cultures and traditions. The high presence of tannins, in fact, requires long periods of aging in wood before delimiting the range and guaranteeing a harmonious, balanced and not very impetuous sip. Intense red in color, it opens on the nose with a bouquet of berries, blackberries, black currants and spices. The sip has great structure, with a warm and powerful body, supported by a dense tannic texture and good acidity. Perfect for consuming meat dishes, such as braised or game.
Why buy Sagrantino
Buying Sagrantino undoubtedly means re-establishing a relationship with local traditions that risked being forgotten before the 90s of the last century. Certainly a difficult wine to appreciate, it can reserve considerable surprises when tasted on the right occasions, even as a meditation wine. If you are looking for a full and powerful wine, territorial and daring, Sagrantino is the right choice to fall in love with at the first sip of all its complexity.
What are the characteristics of the Sagrantino grape?
The Sagrantino grape comes back to the fore in the 90s when the winemaking techniques allow to elaborate easier wines and to soften the harshness due to a consistent tannic structure. The grape traditionally grows in the municipalities of Montefalco and Bevagna, on soils and with different types of exposure, to give wines of great aromatic complexity in which the fruity component, composed of red and black fruits, plum and floral hints of violet, integrates with the perfection with tertiaries due to aging in wood such as tobacco and vanilla. With a minimum alcohol content of 13%, the yield of the vineyards must be a maximum of 80 quintals per hectare.
What are the most evident characteristics of Sagrantino wine?
Direct and immediate, Sagrantino wine always has recognizable characteristics that make it ample and powerful on the palate, with a strong tannic texture and capable of supporting complex and varied fruity scents.
What are the best food pairings for Sagrantino di Montefalco?
Among the best combinations for Sagrantino di Montefalco there are certainly grilled roasts and stews, aged cheeses and truffle risottos.
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2019 Villa da Filicaja
The Montefalco Sagrantino of Villa Filicaja was born in the extraordinary reality of Montefalco, in the heart of Umbria.
It is produced exclusively with Sagrantino grapes, harvested entirely by hand. Ageing takes place in barrique for 12 months. Subsequently, after having carried out a brief passage in stainless steel tanks, the wine is refined for a further 26 months in the bottle.
This Montefalco Sagrantino is characterized by a ruby red colour. The nose opens with an intense bouquet, with rich ...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG Collepiano 2020 Arnaldo Caprai
Montefalco Sagrantino Collepiano di Arnaldo Caprai was born in vineyards located in the lands of Montefalco in Umbria, from a company that is continuously developing to create wines with great personality and typicality.
It is produced exclusively with Sagrantino grapes. This wine ages for about 22 months in barriques, and for a further 6 months in bottle.
Collepiano is characterized by a ruby red color. The nose opens with an intense bouquet with hints of blackberry, vanilla, pepper and clove. On...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG Sacer 2011 Còlpetrone
Sagrantino Sacer was born in the Còlpetrone vineyards. Thanks to a very particular terroir, the Sagrantino vine takes on completely original and unique characteristics.
Obtained from pure Sagrantino grapes, harvested and carefully selected by hand, this wine, after the classic red winemaking processes, matures for 18 months in first and second passage French oak barriques. It then refines for another 3 years in the bottle where it stabilizes all the organoleptic peculiarities.
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View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2019 Antonelli
Antonelli's Montefalco Sagrantino rises on the slopes of the Umbrian hills, in the heart of the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG.
It is the traditional wine of Montefalco, produced exclusively with Sagrantino grapes, which are harvested entirely by hand in the second week of October. After reaching the gravity maceration tanks, the must ferments on its skins at a controlled temperature of 25-28°C for 25-40 days. This is followed by a 24-month maturation in oak barrels and barrels, then for 12 months in...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG Carapace 2019 Tenute Lunelli
The Montefalco Sagrantino Carapace of Tenute Lunelli was born in vineyards located on the Castelbuono estate, in the heart of Umbria. The cellar was built by the famous contemporary art artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. The artist called the Carapace winery and is considered to be an exceptional and unique sculptural element.
It is produced exclusively with Sagrantino grapes, harvested only by hand during the month of October. After a cold premaceration at a temperature of 12 ° C for 30 hours, the grapes ...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG Arquata 2016 Adanti
Adanti's Montefalco Sagrantino Arquata is produced from different vineyard plots located in the province of Perugia, in Umbria, in the municipality of Bevagna.
It is made exclusively of Sagrantino grapes, which first undergo destemming and crushing. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation take place inside thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks for a period of 21-24 days. This is followed by refinement in 30 hl oak barrels and tonneaux, for a total period of 28 months.
It appears dark ruby red. The ...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG 25 Anni 2020 Arnaldo Caprai
Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Years of Arnaldo Caprai was born in vineyards located in the lands of Montefalco in Umbria, from a company that is continuously developing to create wines with great personality and typicality.
It is produced exclusively with Sagrantino grapes, carefully picked by hand. This wine ages for about 24 months in barrique and for another 8 months in bottle before being released on the market.
The 25 Years is characterized by a ruby red color. The nose opens with an intense and e...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG Riserva Il Domenico 2010 Adanti
The Montefalco Sagrantino Riserva Il Domenico di Adanti is produced from grapes coming from the old vineyard in the Colcimino area.
It is made exclusively of Sagrantino grapes, which first undergo destemming. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation take place inside thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks for a period of 28 days. This is followed by refinement in 30 hl oak barrels and tonneaux, for a total period of 30 months.
It appears dark ruby red. The nose expresses a multifaceted bouquet with a...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG Chiusa di Pannone 2018 Antonelli
Antonelli's Montefalco Sagrantino Chiusa di Pannone was born from the homonymous vineyard, located in the heart of the DOCG Montefalco Sagrantino.
It comes from a selection of the best Sagrantino grapes, harvested manually between the second and third week of October. The must, which reaches the tanks by gravity, ferments on its skins for 3-4 weeks at a maximum temperature of 28 ° C. After carrying out the malolactic fermentation on the wood, the wine ages in lightly toasted oak barrels for 6 mon...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino Passito DOCG 2016 Còlpetrone
Sagrantino passito di Còlpetrone is born in vineyards located in Gualdo Cattaneo, in the province of Perugia.
It is obtained from pure Sagrantino grapes, carefully harvested and selected by hand, which are left to dry on racks in rooms at a controlled temperature. Fermentation with maceration takes place at a controlled temperature and after racking the wine refines on the fine lees for about 6 months.
The passito has a deep ruby red color. The nose is complex and very elegant, with notes of berri...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG Memoira 2016 Còlpetrone
Montefalco Sagrantino by Còlpetrone is born in vineyards located on its estate in Gualdo Cattaneo. The Còlpetrone estate is one of the most important wineries in Sagrantino and perfectly expresses the authentic flavours of the Umbrian winemaking tradition.
Produced with pure Sagrantino grapes, it is made by proceeding with fermentation and maceration at a controlled temperature before embarking on a second post-fermentation maceration. With the racking, the wine is placed in French oak barrels to...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino Passito DOCG 2020 Antonelli
The Montefalco Sagrantino Passito from the Antonelli winery is a sweet wine obtained by drying grapes on racks of Uve Sagrantino, the native red vine of Umbria.
It consists exclusively of Sagrantino grapes, harvested manually and left to dry on racks for 2 months. The grapes are then vinified at low temperatures. The wine obtained ages for at least 12 months in large oak barrels.
Ruby red in color with garnet hues, the wine expresses intense aromas of cherries in alcohol, wild berry jam, candied c...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG Memoira 2015 Còlpetrone
Memoira is the Montefalco Sagrantino of the Còlpetrone estate.
Produced in the Gualdo Cattaneo area with 100% Sagrantino grapes, it is made by proceeding with fermentation and maceration at a controlled temperature before embarking on a second post-fermentation maceration. With the racking, the wine is placed in French oak barrels to carry out the malolactic fermentation. This is followed by an aging in wood for 12 months and a rest for the next 6 months in the bottle.
Of a beautiful ruby red with...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2017 Fattoria Colsanto
This Sagrantino di Montefalco was born inside the vineyards of Fattoria Colsanto, in Montarone, in the heart of the splendid area of Montefalco, in Umbria.
Produced entirely with Sagrantino grapes, harvested in October, the wine is left to ferment for 70% in wooden barrels and for the remaining 30% in steel. Afterwards it is left to mature for 15 months in wooden barrels, then pass in steel for 12 months, where it refines its organoleptic peculiarities. A further ageing in bottle follows, after b...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2019 Briziarelli
Montefalco Sagrantino is produced by Cantine Briziarelli, a company that produces a wide range of wines in Umbria, in the Montefalco area.
The wine is produced exclusively from Sagrantino grapes, a native rorro vine of Umbria. Once in the cellar, the grapes undergo alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for about 25 days. Aging takes place in first passage barriques for at least 12 months and in steel for a further 21 months. Compl...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2019 Lungarotti
The Sagrantino di Montefalco di Lungarotti was born in vineyards located in Turrita, in the center of one of the most beautiful areas of the Montefalco area.
It is produced exclusively with Sagrantino grapes, harvested around the middle of October. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins for about 28 days, then the wine ages in barrique for about 12 months before being bottled.
It is characterized by an intense ruby red with purple hues. The wine has a large ...
View product pageMontefalco Sagrantino DOCG Preda del Falco 2019 Tenute Baldo
Preda del Falco by Tenute Baldo is a tribute to the power and elegance of the Sagrantino grape, a symbol of Umbria. Born from carefully selected grapes in the Montefalco area, this wine expresses the most authentic essence of the territory, with an imposing structure and extraordinary aromatic complexity.
The winemaking process involves double selection of the grapes and hand harvesting, followed by spontaneous fermentation at controlled temperature. The submerged cap maceration for 30 days allow...
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