Release Notes:
Montefalco is a small medieval village situated on top of a large hill in central Umbria (not unlike Montalcino's dominating position in southern Tuscany). The promising Sagrantino grape only exists in the 300 acres of vineyards around the town. Sagrantino di Montefalco has received the highest classification by the Italian Agricultural Authorities (DOCG) and is one of Italy's finest and least-heralded wines. Unlike neighboring Tuscany's Sangiovese-based wines, Sagrantino wines are more tannic and age-worthy with soft bramble and savory fruit notes. Pievano is one of the most traditional estates in Umbria; their Sagrantino was aged in oak barrels for 2-3 years before release.
Tasting Notes:
A dark garnet colored wine with a delicate nose of blackberry, smoke, vanilla, spice and cinnamon. This is Old World wine at its finest with a well-balanced palate of prune, herb, oil, and spice. Big, velvety tannins and rustic finish show that this wine can age until at least 2015. Decant before serving with grilled red meat, game, pasta with meat sauce, aged cheeses and, especially, black truffles.
Region:
Umbria's wines have been famous since Etruscan times gaining particular notoriety during the renaissance when Umbria was a part of the Papal States. This culminated when Pope Gregory XVI reportedly willed... Read more
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Overview
Greek settlers first planted vineyards in Italy sometime around 800BC. Since then, wine has been entrenched in the Italian culture, ‘as common as water on the dinner table’. ... Read more
