Umbria's tannic titan
Sagrantino
One of the world's most tannic grapes — Montefalco's powerful, ageworthy, intensely structured red.
The Grape
Sagrantino is a red grape from Montefalco in Umbria, famed for having among the highest tannin levels of any variety. It makes deeply coloured, full-bodied, ageworthy reds with black fruit, spice, and a firm, brooding structure that demands time.
History & Origins
Once made mainly as a sweet passito wine for religious feasts, Sagrantino was reinvented as a dry red in the late 20th century, earning Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG status and a reputation as one of Italy's most powerful reds.
Flavour Profile
Powerful, tannic, and ageworthy.
Montefalco Sagrantino
Blackberry, plum, black tea, clove, earth
Full-bodied and intensely tannic, with concentrated dark fruit, spice, and a savoury earthiness that needs years to soften.
What to Pair It With
Sagrantino's tannins call for rich, fatty dishes.
Wild Boar Ragù
An Umbrian classic that tames the wine's tannins.
Grilled Red Meat
Fat and char soften Sagrantino's firm structure.
Aged Pecorino
Rich cheese stands up to the powerful tannins.
Where the Best Comes From
Sagrantino is essentially exclusive to Montefalco.
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