Sagrantino Day International
Rome, Piazza Colonna - Sala Angiolillo nella sede de Il Tempo
Tasted Monday, April 21, 2008 by Barbara B with 661 views
Introduction
Nice event with some familiar and unfamiliar producers. The best wines were from the wineries I had never heard of before; surprising to me, having visited Montefalco many times. The vintages presented were 2003, 2004 and anteprima 2005.
2003 Fattoria di Milziade Antano Montefalco Sagrantino 87 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
Fruit, spices and minerals; warm, smooth, full-bodied, big and easy.
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2004 Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Sagrantino 88 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
Medium body and elegant; alcohol listed as 15% but seemed lower. Quite nice.
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2003 Cantina Benincasa Montefalco Sagrantino 92 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
High level of astringent tannins from oak and grapes, but lovely lush fruit underneath. Big in everything; full bodied. Great but needs many years of bottle age.
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2005 Casale Rialto Montefalco Sagrantino Le Piergole 95 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
Anteprima tasting. Sweet/ripe fruit, smooth/powdery tannins; lovely. Outstanding expression of Sagrantino varietal character. Never heard of this producer before. It was the WOTN and the surprise of the night. 95
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2004 Cesarini Sartori - Signae Montefalco Sagrantino 90 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
Nice aromas and flavours of clean earth, dried roses and minerals. Just right tannins, acidity and alcohol.
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2003 Dionigi Montefalco Sagrantino 91 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
Dense, concentrated. Aromas and flavours of roses, tar, earth and minerals. Firm/ripe tannins.
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2003 Fongoli Montefalco Sagrantino 83 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
Light, simple, easy styling. Not what one expects from a Sagrantino.
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2005 Lungarotti Montefalco Sagrantino 79 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
No varietal character in appearance, smell or taste. Clear; low acidity, high tannins, out of balance, light body, short and simple.
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2003 Moretti Omero Montefalco Sagrantino 80 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
Sharp acidity, light weight, not much to it.
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2004 Napolini Mario Montefalco Sagrantino 83 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
Ruby, clear. Light in everything. No richness or savouriness, but graceful in a non-Sagrantino way.
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2004 Perticaia Montefalco Sagrantino 80 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
Nothing special. Lacking complexity and short on the finish. Why? I expected more from this wine from having tried previous vintages.
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2004 Scacciadiavoli Montefalco Sagrantino 92 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Sagrantino
Complex nose and palate of fruit, earth and minerals; smooth, rich and savoury; big bodied yet elegant.
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