Sagrantino
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Montefalco Sagrantino
Sagrantino is a red wine grape with signature aromas of tar, cocoa, black pepper. Structure: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Aglianico.
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
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Montefalco · Umbria · Perugia
- Classic styles: Massively tannic age-worthy Umbrian red · Powerful structured dry red
Common questions
Is Sagrantino a red or white grape variety?
Sagrantino is a red wine grape variety.
What does Sagrantino smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sagrantino include tar, cocoa and black pepper. Structural profile: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Sagrantino?
Documented tells for Sagrantino: Start with tannin intensity: Sagrantino is among the firmest red structures. and Look for dark fruit and cocoa/leather complexity in a full-bodied frame..
What is Sagrantino most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sagrantino is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Aglianico and Tannat. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sagrantino grown?
Classic regions for Sagrantino include Montefalco, Umbria and Perugia.