2004 Villa Mongalli Montefalco Sagrantino Della Cima, Italy, Umbria, Wine Review

This is a new producer for me, and it showed very well. Purple in color, some browning, opaque and bright. The nose is nice with red and black cherries, slight dried cherry note, and smoke. Medium bodied. Firm tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, lots of black cherry fruit. Interesting as it seems a bit old and not quite fully open at the same time. It does come together a bit with air. Good finish. I don't think the the tannins will ever resolve so best to east this with bigger or fatty foods. A nice beef stew with an Italian bent should be perfect. Drink over the next few years.

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B+

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2004

Sagrantino di Montefalco: From Umbria Comes The Best Red Wine You Never Tasted!

The region of Umbria sits landlocked in the center of Italy. With Tuscany to the Northwest, the Marches to the East and Latium with Rome to the South West, it is a beautiful region that sometimes gets lost in the conversations about Italy. Umbria has one wine that gets some international recognition; their famous white wine Orvieto. In fact, many agri-tourismo wineries surround the quaint medieval town of Orvieto which has become something of a destination for a few relaxing days while touring Italy. But, there is also a red, Sagrantino di Montefalco, which also hails from Umbria that is worth putting on your radar.

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2011 Còlpetrone Montefalco Sagrantino, Italy, Umbria, Wine Review

Vintage:

2011

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A-

Current Price:

$20.00USD

This is one of the better values in Montefalco Sagrantino. While it may not be as good as some of the very expensive options, it is still an outstanding wine. At age 12, this bottle is just about at prime. The vintage, 2011, was good but not great, so this is a nice wine to see how well one likes mature Sagrantino. Purple in color with slight browning. The nose has black cherries, char, vanilla and spices. Medium bodied. Silky tannins. On the palate, black cherries, dried cherries and wisps of smoke. Moderate finish. This drinks easy and is probably better with food at this point

2000 Arnaldo-Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni, Italy, Umbria, Wine Review

Vintage:

2000

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Current Price:

$140.00USD

This bottle was bought on release and well stored until serving. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, mostly opaque and bright. The nose was great with black cherries, dried cherries, slight tobacco, spice and slight smoke. Full bodied. Medium tannins. This is certainly close to peak but maybe not quite there yet. On the palate, this is deep and complex. Black cherries and cherries with some char and earthiness. Long finish. Great on its own, this went great with a variety of cheeses. Drink over the next ten to twelve years.

2006 Paolo Bea Sagrantino di Montefalco Secco Pagliaro, Italy, Umbria, Wine Review

Vintage:

2006

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Current Price:

$145.00USD

This is one of the great wines of Italy even if relatively obscure to the general wine drinking public. it is made from the Sagrantino grape which is tannic and needs time to develop. This is 13 years old and still needs more time until peak. Purple in color. The nose has black cherries, plums, slight coffee and anise. On the palate, a wall of black cherry fruit with firm tannins. It is thick and delicious. With air, some additional notes of anise and spice come out on the palate. Good acidity. Long finish.

2018 Paolo Bea Montefalco Sagrantino Pagliaro, Italy, Umbria, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Current Price:

$96.00USD

Gorgeous, if very young, wine. This is typically a wine that needs a minimum of ten years of cellaring. Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black raspberries, black cherries, dust, leather and spice. Full bodied. Very firm tannins! Great almost seamless lush texture. On the palate, black cherries, black raspberries with some tobacco and spice. very deep and complex if tight. Long finish. This is delicious on its own and will work well with roasted or slow cooked meat dishes. Best to hold for another five to ten years and drink for fifteen after that. As good

2004 Villa Mongalli Montefalco Sagrantino Della Cima, Italy, Umbria, Wine Review

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