Underdog Grape · Italy

Sagrantino

From the Umbrian hill town of Montefalco comes the most tannic grape in the world — a near-black, age-defying red that spent centuries as a sweet communion wine before going dry.

Tasting profile
Full tasting notes live in the deep dive.
Drinks like
a young Barolo or Tannat, but even more tannic
Taste
LightBold
SoftAcidic
SmoothTannic
DrySweet
Tastes like
BlackberryPlumTarBaking spice
Where it grows
Montefalco, Italy
The verdict
Contender89 / 100
Where to buy
Buying links coming soon — for specific bottles, read the deep dive.

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The region

Montefalco, Italy

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