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Key regions
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Pairings
Sagrantino is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Umbria, Italy.
Structurally it lands at full body, high tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
Look for black cherry, blackberry, spicy, earthy, smoky and sappy pine.
The regions that matter for it are Montefalco.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Sangiovese.
At the table it suits wood-roasted pigeon, marinated-beef tacos and eye-fillet steak with black truffles.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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wood-roasted pigeon
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marinated-beef tacos
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eye-fillet steak with black truffles
Bottles to look for.
- Antonelli San Marco Chiusa di Pannone, Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, Italy
- Antonelli San Marco Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, Umbria, Italy
- Arnaldo-Caprai 'Spinning Beauty', Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, Italy
- Arnaldo-Caprai 25 Anniversario, Sagrantino di Montefalco Riserva DOCG, Italy
- Arnaldo-Caprai Collepiano, Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, Italy
- Arnaldo-Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito DOCG, Italy
- Cantina Tudernum Fidenzio, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, Italy
- Cantine Adanti Arquata Passito, Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, Italy
Sagrantino: common questions
01.What does Sagrantino taste like?+
Sagrantino tastes of black cherry, blackberry, spicy, earthy, smoky and sappy pine. Structurally it lands at full body, high tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Sagrantino from?+
Sagrantino originates in Umbria, Italy.
03.Where is Sagrantino grown?+
The key regions for Sagrantino are Montefalco.
04.What food pairs with Sagrantino?+
Pour it with wood-roasted pigeon, marinated-beef tacos and eye-fillet steak with black truffles.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.