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.

Other grape varieties

Aglianico Albariño Arinto Arneis Auxerrois Bacchus Barbara Blauer Zweigelt Blaufränkisch Cabernet Blanc Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Callet Cannonau Carignan Carignano Carinena Carmenère Carricante Catarratto Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Cinsault Codega Colombard Complexa Cortese Corvina Dolcetto Dornfelder Elbling Falanghina Fiano Folle Blanche Friulano Frühburgunder Gaglioppo Gamay Garganega Garnacha Blanca Garnacha Tinta Yellow Muscat Gewürztraminer Glera Graciano Pinot Gris Grechetto Greco Grenache Grenache Blanc Grenache Gris Grenache Noir Grillo Groppello Gros Manseng Grüner Veltliner Gutedel Inzolia Kerner Lagrein Lambrusco Lemberger Macabeo Malbec Malvasia Bianca Malvasia Nera Manto Negro Marsanne Marselan Marzemino Mazuelo Melon de Bourgogne Merlot Monastrell Monica of Sardinia Montepulciano Moscatel Moscato Mourvèdre Müller-Thurgau Muscat Blanc Muscat Muskattrollinger Nebbiolo Negroamaro Nerello Mascalese Nero d'Avola Nero di Troia Palomino Fino Parellada Passerina Pecorino Pedro Ximenez Petit Syrah Petit Verdot Pinot Bianco Pinot Blanc Pinot Grigio Pinot Gris Pinot Meunier Pinot Nero Pinotage Portuguese Prensal Blanc Primitivo Rabigato regent Ribolla Gialla Riesling Rivaner role Rondinella Sagrantino Sangiovese Sangiovese Grosso Sauvignon Blanc Scheurebe Schwarzriesling Semillon Silvaner Gray Souvenir Pinot Noir St. Laurent Syrah Tempranillo Tinta Barroca Tinta de Toro Tinta del Pais Tinta Roriz Torrontés Touriga Nacional Trapiche Varietals Trebbiano Trebbiano di Lugana Trepat Trollinger Turbiana di Lugana Ugni Blanc Verdejo Vermentino Vernatsch Viognier Viura Pinot Blanc Welschriesling Xarello Zinfandel Zweigelt

Sagrantino – tanninstarker Rotwein aus Umbrien

Sagrantino gehört zu den gerbstoffreichsten Rotweinen Italiens überhaupt – und zu den spannendsten. Im Vinoscout-Sortiment findest du zwei sorgfältig ausgewählte Weine dieser Sorte aus Umbrien, ab 29,80 Euro.

Herkunft & Charakter

Die Heimat des Sagrantino ist das umbrische Montefalco, ein Hügelgebiet südlich von Perugia, das der Sorte mit der DOCG-Klassifizierung ihren geschützten Rahmen gibt. Außerhalb dieser Region ist die Rebsorte kaum verbreitet – was ihr einen ausgesprochen eigenständigen Charakter verleiht. Im Glas zeigt Sagrantino tiefes Rubinrot, dichte Aromen von Brombeere, Pflaume und getrockneten Veilchen, dazu Noten von dunkler Schokolade und Tabak. Das Tannin ist fest und strukturiert, die Säure trägt den Wein über viele Jahre. Junge Sagrantino brauchen Zeit im Glas oder einige Jahre Kellerreife, um ihre volle Tiefe zu entfalten.

Passt zu

Geschmortes Rind oder Wildschwein
Lammkeule mit Rosmarin und Knoblauch
Reifer Pecorino oder Parmigiano Reggiano
Herzhafte Pasta mit Fleischragù

Sagrantino kaufen bei Vinoscout

Beide Weine stammen aus Montefalco und tragen das DOCG-Siegel – darunter Flaschen von Carapace und Lungarotti, zwei Namen, die für handwerklich ernsten Umgang mit dieser anspruchsvollen Sorte stehen. Wenn du einen Rotwein mit Substanz und Lagerpotenzial suchst, bist du hier richtig.

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