Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdessert
Finishlong
Oakbarrel 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

What it pairs with

  • Crescionda spoletina
    A classic Umbrian dessert match for Passito sweetness.
  • Aged pecorino with honey
    Salt and honey both find an answer in the wine.
  • Dark chocolate
    Cocoa bitterness plays against the wine's sweetness.

History

Scacciadiavoli's Sagrantino Passito DOCG comes from the same historic Montefalco estate as its dry Sagrantino.

Facts

Producer
Scacciadiavoli · visiting guide
Grapes
Sagrantino (100%)
Classification
Montefalco Sagrantino Passito DOCG
Oak
Aged 2 years in small barrels
Price
EUR28-36 per 375ml at retail
Drinking window
8-15 years from vintage

Frequently asked about Passito

What does Passito taste like?

Scacciadiavoli's Sagrantino Passito DOCG, the historic sweet style aged two years in small barrels.

When should I drink Passito?

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 Passito?

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

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