Sagrantino
Sagrantino is one of Italy's most powerful and distinctive grape varieties – and a real insider tip for anyone who loves red wine with character. Its origins lie in the rolling hills of Umbria, around the picturesque town of Montefalco, where it was cultivated by monks for liturgical purposes as early as the Middle Ages. The name itself derives from the Italian "sacro," meaning "holy"—a reference to its spiritual past. After the grape variety almost fell into oblivion, it experienced a renaissance from the 1970s onwards and is now considered one of the most structured red wines in Italy. What makes it so special is its extreme tannin structure – Sagrantino is considered the most tannic grape variety in the world. In the glass, it appears deep dark, almost opaque, and has an intense aroma of blackberries, black cherries and plums, accompanied by spicy notes such as licorice, leather, tobacco and sometimes subtle balsamic aromas. On the palate, it presents itself as powerful, full-bodied, and with an impressive structure that makes it a wine for patient winemakers – young vintages often still seem unruly, while mature examples show their true greatness with velvety elegance. Perfect with game dishes, braised beef or aged Pecorino cheese.
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Sagrantino – tannin-rich red wine from Umbria
Sagrantino is one of the most tannin-rich red wines in Italy – and one of the most exciting. In the Vinoscout range, you will find two carefully selected wines of this variety from Umbria, starting at 29.80 euros.
Origin & character
The home of Sagrantino is the Umbrian Montefalco, a hilly area south of Perugia, which gives the variety its protected framework with the DOCG classification. Outside this region, the grape variety is hardly widespread – which gives it an extremely independent character. In the glass, Sagrantino shows deep ruby red, dense aromas of blackberry, plum and dried violets, plus notes of dark chocolate and tobacco. The tannin is firm and structured, the acidity carries the wine over many years. Young Sagrantino needs time in the glass or a few years of cellar aging to unfold its full depth.
Pairs well with
- Braised beef or wild boar
- Leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic
- Mature Pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano
- Hearty pasta with meat ragù
Buy Sagrantino at Vinoscout
Both wines come from Montefalco and bear the DOCG seal – including bottles from Carapace and Lungarotti, two names that stand for a seriously artisanal approach to this demanding variety. If you are looking for a red wine with substance and aging potential, this is the right place for you.