Sagrantino

**Sagrantino** is a red grape from the Umbria region of central Italy, centred on the town of Montefalco, and is famous as one of the most tannic varieties in the world. **In the glass** — It yields a deep, inky, full-bodied wine of blackberry and dark plum with notes of tar, spice and dried herbs, built on powerful, muscular tannins and firm acidity. **Where it grows** — Montefalco in Umbria is its near-exclusive home, where it makes both the dry, age-worthy Montefalco Sagrantino and a traditional sweet passito from dried grapes. **At the table** — Made for rich, fatty dishes — braised and grilled red meats, game and hard aged cheeses. **Cellaring** — Its formidable tannin demands time; the best dry versions can age and mellow for a decade or more.

Wines

• Between Five Bells — Lethbridge Wines
• Brut Rosé — Scacciadiavoli
• Colle alle Macchie — Tabarrini
• Montefalco Rosso — Bocale
• Montefalco Sagrantino — Bocale
• Sagrantino di Montefalco — Signæ
• Sagrantino di Montefalco — Scacciadiavoli
• Umbria Rosso — Còlpetrone