Montefalco Sagrantino, Di Filippo - 2016

Name: Montefalco Sagrantino, Di Filippo
Brand: Di Filippo
SKU: 20754
Price: 49.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 20754 750 mL

The Sagrantino grape makes intense red wines that are the backbone of the entire Umbrian region. This bottle is full-bodied and richly textured with tannins. Winemaker, Roberto Di Filippo, is a strong believer in working in the vineyards and does so with his horses: Olga, Pioggia, Bebè, Diamante, Elliot and Eddy.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Country

Italy

Region

Umbria

Sub-Region

Montefalco

Producer

Di Filippo

Grape Variety

Sagrantino

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Staff Pick Notes

What could be more powerful than Sagrantino? Only Sagrantino from Montefalco! The first written record of this variety is in Umbria in the late 16th century as a communion wine. Historically Sagrantino was used primarily for making sweet passito wines. Since the 1970s however, the wines have been made principally in a dry secco style, with typically bold extraction and complete fermentation. Di Filippo winery owns 30 hectares of vineyards, resting on sun drenched hills in the heart of Umbria. They have a tradition of cultivation which respects nature, as we strongly believe in the need to find a constant balance between man, soil, flora and fauna. They adopt organic cultivation which respects the laws of biodynamic farming. Their Sagrantino is full and persistent, with velvety and strong tannic flavour with aromas of intense red berries.

- YS

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...