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Sagrantino

Pronounced sah-grahn-TEE-noh

The Consorzio has rated every Montefalco Sagrantino vintage since 1975 and awarded five stars just nine times in forty-eight years. Here is the full record, and which of those years to open now.

Tasting profile
Full tasting notes live in the deep dive.
Where it grows
Montefalco, Italy
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Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Montefalco, Italy

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Sagrantino: common questions

How do you pronounce Sagrantino?
Sagrantino is pronounced sah-grahn-TEE-noh.
Where does Sagrantino come from?
Sagrantino grows in Montefalco, Italy.
What does Sagrantino taste like?
Expect blackberry, plum, tar, baking spice. Closest familiar reference: a young Barolo or Tannat, but even more tannic.
Read the deep diveMontefalco Sagrantino Vintage Guide: Every Year From 1975 to 2022

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