Sagrantino Passito di Montefalco 2005
Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito offers a kaleidoscope of sweet dark fruit, chocolate, coffee beans, prums and spices, if reveals unusual harmony and beauty in a style what is reminiscent of Recioto but with the firmer underlying structure that is the hallmark of Sagrantino. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2019. The wines typically see extended periods of aging in cask lasting up to 30 months for the Sagrantino and the Rosso Riserva. The top selections are the single-wineyard Sagrantino Colleallodole and the Montefalco Rosso Riserva (Sagrantino and Sangiovese). These big, powerful wines are essential drinking for readers who want to learn what Sagrantino is all about. They will offer their greatest pleasure when served alongside fully-flavored dishes that can handle the wine's imposing structures.