{"id":24862,"date":"2025-03-02T22:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/grape-sagrantino\/"},"modified":"2025-03-02T22:00:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:37","slug":"grape-sagrantino","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/en\/grape-sagrantino\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sagrantino Grape Variety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sagrantino is Umbria\u2019s iconic red grape, cultivated around Montefalco. Its thick-skinned berries yield tannic, age-worthy wines, often labeled Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG.<\/p>\n

Characteristics<\/h2>\n

The wine has a deep garnet-red color. The nose reveals blackberry, plum, dried figs, and espresso, with hints of incense. On the palate, it is powerful and structured, with bold tannins, high alcohol, and a lingering finish of dark chocolate.<\/p>\n

Pairings<\/h2>\n

Matches braised lamb shank, wild mushroom risotto, and aged pecorino cheeses.<\/p>\n

Curiosities<\/h2>\n

Historically used for sacramental wine, Sagrantino was nearly extinct until revived in the 1970s. DOCG wines must age 37 months, with 12 in oak. <\/p>\n

Our Wines Produced from Sagrantino<\/h2>\n