Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninhigh
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

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-bodiedHigh tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Game
    The producer's own suggested pairing for this concentrated single-vineyard Sagrantino.
  • Aged pecorino di Norcia
    Salt and fat meet the wine's long tannin.
  • Wild boar stew
    A classic match for Umbria's most tannic grape.

History

Campo alla Cerqua is Tabarrini's single-vineyard Sagrantino from a one-hectare parcel with south-east exposure on stony, silty-clay soil.

Facts

Producer
Tabarrini · visiting guide
Grapes
Sagrantino (100%)
Classification
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Oak
Minimum 36 months in French oak barrels, plus 12 months in bottle
Price
EUR45-60 at retail
Drinking window
15 years or more from vintage

Frequently asked about Campo alla Cerqua

What does Campo alla Cerqua taste like?

Campo alla Cerqua is Tabarrini's single-hectare cru Sagrantino, fragrant and crisp with great aromatic complexity and rich minerality, from skin contact of over a month.

When should I drink Campo alla Cerqua?

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

What food pairs with Campo alla Cerqua?

Best with Game and Aged pecorino di Norcia and Wild boar stew.

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