Is Sagrantino a red or white grape variety?

Sagrantino is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Sagrantino smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Sagrantino include blackberry, black plum and black pepper. Structural profile: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.

What is Sagrantino most often confused with in blind tasting?

Sagrantino is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Aglianico and Tannat. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Sagrantino grown?

Classic regions for Sagrantino include Montefalco, Umbria and Perugia.

Sagrantino — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Tannin

High

Body

Full

Alcohol

High

Color intensity

Deep

Aromatic intensity

Medium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

Start with tannin intensity: Sagrantino is among the firmest red structures.
Look for dark fruit and cocoa/leather complexity in a full-bodied frame.

Confidence signals

Very high tannin with dark-fruit core
Cocoa-leather and spice profile

Aromas

Signature

blackberryblack plumblack pepper

Common

cocoaleatherdried herbs

Occasional

tar

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Montefalco · Umbria · Perugia
Classic styles: Massively tannic age-worthy Umbrian red · Powerful structured dry red
Style examples: Montefalco Sagrantino · Sagrantino Secco

Common questions

Is Sagrantino a red or white grape variety?: Sagrantino is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Sagrantino smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Sagrantino include blackberry, black plum and black pepper. Structural profile: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What is Sagrantino most often confused with in blind tasting?: Sagrantino is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Aglianico and Tannat. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Sagrantino grown?: Classic regions for Sagrantino include Montefalco, Umbria and Perugia.