SCACCIADIAVOLI, Sagrantino Passito
This Passito version of the Sagrantino has been made for centuries as a dessert wine. In fact, it was the only way Sagrantino was made because it needed the residual sugar to dominate the aggressive tannins of the Sagrantino grape. The Passito version is produced in limited quantities.
Region: Umbria
Production Area: Montefalco (Perugia)
Appellation: Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito DOCG
Varietal Blend: 100% Sagrantino
Vineyard: 600 feet above sea level
Planting System: Spurred Cordon
Soil:. Medium mix of calcareous, clayey and sand.
Vinification: The grapes are hung to dry for about 30 days and de-rasped before crushing. The maceration on the skins lasts about one month before placed in barrels for aging.
Aging: Three years in oak barrels, 6 months in the bottle.
Harvest: Hand picked last week in October.
Alcohol: 14.50%
Tasting Notes: Thick ruby red tending to garnet. Powerful nose with scents of blackberries, raspberries jam, black pepper and cocoa with nuances of medicinal herbs.
Food Pairings: Desserts, especially Umbrian dessert specialties. Very ripe cheese.
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