Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, raspberry, plum
Palate: complex, rich, spiced, well-balanced, structured, decisive tannin
Goretti's Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, dark ruby with violet reflections, complex and richly spiced with decisive, elegant tannin.
What it pairs with
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Spiced roast red meats
Structured tannin and spice suit richly seasoned roasts. -
Roasted game
Classic pairing for a firm, ageworthy Sagrantino. -
Aged sharp cheeses
Salt and age balance the tannin.
History
Goretti's estate Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG comes from the Le Mura Saracene property near Perugia.
Facts
- Producer
- Goretti (Le Mura Saracene) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sagrantino (100%)
- Classification
- Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
- Oak
- 14-18 months in French oak, plus 12-14 months in bottle
- ABV
- 15.5%
- Price
- EUR26-34 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-15 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Montefalco Sagrantino
What does Montefalco Sagrantino taste like?
Goretti's Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, dark ruby with violet reflections, complex and richly spiced with decisive, elegant tannin.
When should I drink Montefalco Sagrantino?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 10-15 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Montefalco Sagrantino?
Best with Spiced roast red meats and Roasted game and Aged sharp cheeses.