
Sagrantino
Learn about Sagrantino — taste profile, popular regions and more …
Unique to Umbria, Sagrantino is known for dark and dense red wines, the best of which come from the clay, sand and limestone soils around the village of Montefalco. Regional guidelines require Sagrantino di Montefalco to age at least 30 months before release to market, though these often benefit from further aging. Look to those labeled Rosso di Montefalco (Sangiovese-Sagrantino blends) for early-drinking versions.
Tasting Notes for Sagrantino
Sagrantino is a dry, red wine with a powerful structure, full body and lengthy finish. Common characteristics of Sagrantino wines include blackberry jam, crushed black cherry, dried fruit, iron, clove, black licorice, tobacco and thyme.
Perfect Food Pairings for Sagrantino
A bold and intense Sagrantino di Montefalco is the perfect companion to game, grilled sausages and rabbit ragu. Try lighter versions and blends with wild mushroom pasta or prosciutto, olive & onion pizza.
Sommelier Secrets for Sagrantino
Sagrantino contains some of the highest polyphenol (antioxidant) levels compared to other red wine grapes.
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Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano 2014Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano 2015Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Azienda Agraria Scacciadiavoli Sagrantino di Montefalco 2011Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Tabarrini Sagrantino di Montefalco Colle alle Macchie 2013Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Pardi Sagrantino di Montefalco 2013Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Arnaldo Caprai 25 Anni Montefalco Sagrantino 2009Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Pardi Sagrantino di Montefalco 2008Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano 2011Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Arnaldo Caprai 25 Anni Montefalco Sagrantino 2013Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Goretti Sagrantino di Montefalco 2007Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano 2010Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Pardi Sagrantino di Montefalco 2009Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Pardi Sagrantino di Montefalco 2012Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Bellafonte Collenottolo Montefalco Sagrantino 2011Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano 2009Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Colpetrone Sagrantino di Montefalco 2009Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Colpetrone Sagrantino di Montefalco 2012Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Lunelli Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino 2015Sagrantino from Italy
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Colpetrone Sagrantino di Montefalco 2008Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Bellafonte Collenottolo Montefalco Sagrantino 2012Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Arnaldo Caprai 25 Anni Montefalco Sagrantino 2012Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Lunelli Carapace Montefalco Sagrantino 2014Sagrantino from Italy
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Harrington Calleri Vineyard Sagrantino 2018Sagrantino from San Benito, Central Coast, California
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Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano 2013Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Pardi Sagrantino di Montefalco 2010Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy