Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdessert
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 8 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage8 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

Aroma: blackberry jam, cherry preserve, strawberry preserve

Palate: deep, enveloping sweetness, dark ruby structure

Cocre is Romanelli's Sagrantino Passito DOCG, dark ruby with deep, enveloping notes of blackberry, cherry and strawberry preserve.

What it pairs with

  • Crescionda spoletina
    The classic Umbrian chocolate-almond tart pairs with jammy Passito sweetness.
  • Aged pecorino with honey
    Salt and honey both meet their match here.
  • Dark chocolate
    Cocoa bitterness plays against the wine's preserved-fruit sweetness.

History

Cocre is Romanelli's Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito DOCG, the historic sweet expression of Sagrantino.

Facts

Producer
Romanelli · visiting guide
Grapes
Sagrantino (100%)
Classification
Montefalco Sagrantino Passito DOCG
Oak
Grapes dried before pressing, then traditional oak ageing
Price
EUR26-34 per 375ml at retail
Drinking window
8-15 years from vintage

Frequently asked about Cocre

What does Cocre taste like?

Cocre is Romanelli's Sagrantino Passito DOCG, dark ruby with deep, enveloping notes of blackberry, cherry and strawberry preserve.

When should I drink Cocre?

The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 8-15 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.

What food pairs with Cocre?

Best with Crescionda spoletina and Aged pecorino with honey and Dark chocolate.

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