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2008 Antonelli San Marco Sagrantino di Montefalco

Estate: Antonelli San Marco

Region: Sagrantino di Montefalco, Montefalco, Umbria, Italy



Tasting Note:January 19, 2019

Deep garnet red in appearance. Dark nose with dried black cherries, dark cocoa and graphite. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus finish. Very dry palate with some dried spices, leather, and dried black berries. Long finish.


Made out of 100% Sagrantino from Montelfaco in Umbria, just north of Rome. Aged for six months in large 600L barrels, before aging for 18 months in oak barrels. Once barrel aging is complete it is aged for 12 months in glass lined concrete vats and then 12 months in bottle.

Drink Dates:

2019 till 2026.

Rating:

91 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Tasted at McLean Wine Outlet, retails for $44.99.