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
Near-black and ferociously tannic — blackberry, plum, tar and spice, built to age for decades. The most extreme red you'll love.
Where it grows
Montefalco, Italy
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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