Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdessert
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 10 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDessertLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Red fruit tarts
    The producer's own suggested pairing for this Passito.
  • Dry pastries
    A classic Italian dessert-wine match.
  • Chocolate cakes and aged cheeses
    The estate's own recommended pairing for its Passito.

History

Pardi's Sagrantino Passito DOCG comes from the same 280-metre hillside vineyard as the estate's dry Sagrantino.

Facts

Producer
Pardi · visiting guide
Grapes
Sagrantino (100%)
Classification
Montefalco Sagrantino Passito DOCG
Oak
Grapes dried naturally on racks for 2-3 months, fermented on skins 10-16 days, aged in barrique 18-24 months, plus 12 months in steel and 6 months in bottle
Price
EUR26-34 per 375ml at retail
Drinking window
10-15 years from vintage

Frequently asked about Montefalco Sagrantino Passito

What does Montefalco Sagrantino Passito taste like?

Pardi's Sagrantino Passito DOCG, hand-harvested in early October and dried on racks before an extended fermentation and ageing regime.

When should I drink Montefalco Sagrantino Passito?

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 Passito?

Best with Red fruit tarts and Dry pastries and Chocolate cakes and aged cheeses.

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