Còlpetrone
Montefalco Sagrantino
Montefalco, Perugia, Umbria, Italy
Massive tannins
Massive tannins
Feb 21st, 2018
Was expecting more from this, as I read that sagrantino was "as full bodied and flavorful as Cabernet". The only thing that is comparable to cab here, is the tannic structure. Otherwise, it is far less complex. If you are looking for an obscure, full bodied Italian grape, go with aglianico or negroamaro.
Was expecting more from this, as I read that sagrantino was "as full bodied and flavorful as Cabernet". The only thing that is comparable to cab here, is the tannic structure. Otherwise, it is far less complex. If you are looking for an obscure, full bodied Italian grape, go with aglianico or negroamaro.
1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2016
good grippy tannins, nicely balanced. I'm chewing on this. 'friendly' yet still correct
good grippy tannins, nicely balanced. I'm chewing on this. 'friendly' yet still correct
Jul 8th, 2017
Warning: do not open this young with little decanting and expect it to be like a Super Tuscan. I've had a 2010 in 2014, and it took hours to decant. This one is also a 2010 but much softer and more accessible. Lovely brick red with brown edges showing its age. Initial aromas of cocoa, roses, and plum, but as it opens, reveals spices and black cherry.
Warning: do not open this young with little decanting and expect it to be like a Super Tuscan. I've had a 2010 in 2014, and it took hours to decant. This one is also a 2010 but much softer and more accessible. Lovely brick red with brown edges showing its age. Initial aromas of cocoa, roses, and plum, but as it opens, reveals spices and black cherry.
Aug 26th, 2022
Intense, deep dark red cherry. Grippy tannins. Complex finish.
Intense, deep dark red cherry. Grippy tannins. Complex finish.
May 21st, 2019Heavy fruit up front. Currants, crab apple, blackberry. Strong tannin structure. Fully body but limited complexity.
Heavy fruit up front. Currants, crab apple, blackberry. Strong tannin structure. Fully body but limited complexity.
Feb 11th, 2019