2015 Arnaldo-Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino Collepiano

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 91.5 points

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  9/3/2023 - CheviotCellar Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Dark, nearly black in glass. Nose is big and deep initially with wet soil and charcoal that blew off in the decanter after 15 minutes, leaving behind dark morello cherry, anise, fresh paint. Gorgeous, silky texture in mouth with sweet delicious cherry, a touch of bitter licorice that leads to the fine integrated tannins. Only knock is that the alcohol feels hot, even at cellar temp. Not too different from a big Napa cab. Just pair it and phase it correctly and the wine is impressive. 93-94

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  1/2/2023 - CWilliam wrote:

  Didn't take notes -really enjoyed this. continues to drink well with beautiful sweet cherry fruit, big tannins and rich acidity. 92-93 range.

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  6/4/2022 - CWilliam wrote:

  PNP and enjoyed over 2 nights (great on night 2). Black in the glass. Sweet cherry, licorice, tobacco and dark chocolate on the nose. Palate had similar profile. Full body, high tannins, medium+ acidity and rich, long finish. Loved this. 93+

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  4/9/2022 - rmalloy Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Very good. Dense and tannic — and a little too oaky at the moment — but approachable due to the core of sweet black fruit. This wine needs more time for the oak to integrate and the tannins to soften.

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  1/9/2022 - CWilliam wrote: 92 Points

  So tasty - notes from PNP. Dark red color. Sweet cherry, bing cherry, baking spice & red licorice on nose. Palate had similar profile. full body, high tannins, medium+ acidity and long finish - really enjoyed this but fruit primary today - should add complexity over time. 92-93+
  
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