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Sagrantino di Montefalco, Scacciadiavoli - 2016

Name: Sagrantino di Montefalco, Scacciadiavoli
Brand: Scacciadiavoli
SKU: 15260
Price: 36.96 USD
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Item # 15260 750 mL

A more modern style of Sagrantino that is aged in French barriques. What you'll find is a structured red wine from the nature of the Sagrantino grape itself but you'll get dark berries, spice, and pepper all wrapped up in velvety tannins.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Country

Italy

Region

Umbria

Sub-Region

Montefalco

Producer

Scacciadiavoli

Grape Variety

Sagrantino

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Staff Pick Notes

Sagrantino is a majestic grape variety that has put the mountains of Montefalco in the region of Umbria among the pinnacle of full-bodied red wines in Italy. Some believe Sagrantino was brought to Umbria by Franciscan monks returning from Asia. Others believe it originated in Spain. Regardless of it's origin, this expression from Cantina Scacciadiavoli is widely regarded as the pinnacle expression of the variety and I can attest that it is an experience you will not soon forget! Supple and pronounced tannin is present thanks to the slow and cool fermentation in old oak vats. This is balanced, with the perfect freshness and acidity signature to the volcanic mountain terroir of Northern Italy. A consistently full flavored glass which will reward with rich, dark berry tone mingling with spice, leather and fennel.

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Glossary

Sagrantino

One of Italy’s least-known noble grapes. Winemakers from the region of Umbria have worked to ensure that Sagrantino continues to be cultivated. The grape is made into the eponymous Sagrantino di Montefalco, as well as being a component of Rosso di Montefalco (the Rosso is mostly made up of Sangiovese, with Sagrantino adding depth and character). Sagrantino has the power and structure of the biggest wines in Italy, yet still shows opulent fruit redolent of mixed wild berries.

Umbria

This rugged inland province is famous not only for its wines but also the fine Umbrian truffles that are harvested here each year. Umbrian winemakers have worked tirelessly for the preservation of one of Italy’s least-known noble grapes, Sagrantino. Responsible for the eponymous Sagrantino di Montefalco as well as being a component of Rosso di Montefalco, Sagrantino has the power and structure of the biggest wines in Italy, yet still shows opulent fruit redolent of mixed wild berries. The Rosso...