Montioni
Montefalco Sagrantino
Montefalco, Perugia, Umbria, Italy
2014 | Sagrantino
Montioni; Village
Umbria; Montefalco, Italy
(92-94; Drink 2024-34)
2014 | Sagrantino
Montioni; Village
Umbria; Montefalco, Italy
(92-94; Drink 2024-34)
Smells a bit hot. Oh no. Some licorice and black fruits but def an ethanol thing going. But not on the palate where it is supple and elegant. Really refined and delicate. Hope the nose clears up. At the right temp. Complex. Little heat on the finish but lovely concentration and good fruit quality. Great length. Let’s see how this integrates
Smells a bit hot. Oh no. Some licorice and black fruits but def an ethanol thing going. But not on the palate where it is supple and elegant. Really refined and delicate. Hope the nose clears up. At the right temp. Complex. Little heat on the finish but lovely concentration and good fruit quality. Great length. Let’s see how this integrates
May 26th, 2021Prior notes still apply; best QPR of any Sagrantino out there, nothing touches this...
Nose has burnt cigar box, cocoa nibs, dark chocolate, black cherry, ripe plum, moist anise spice, over-ripe blackberry; such concentration, amazing!
Palate has dark chocolate, over-ripe and very juicy black cherry, well integrated cedar notes, over-ripe blackberry, great balance, finish is nearly forever. Decanted ~3hrs and it's really screaming out of the decanter/glasses tonight. This bottle threw the most sediment of all prior bottles. 100% Sagrantino.
Prior notes still apply; best QPR of any Sagrantino out there, nothing touches this...
Nose has burnt cigar box, cocoa nibs, dark chocolate, black cherry, ripe plum, moist anise spice, over-ripe blackberry; such concentration, amazing!
Palate has dark chocolate, over-ripe and very juicy black cherry, well integrated cedar notes, over-ripe blackberry, great balance, finish is nearly forever. Decanted ~3hrs and it's really screaming out of the decanter/glasses tonight. This bottle threw the most sediment of all prior bottles. 100% Sagrantino.
A deep inhale of cedar and tabac.
A touch of saline with great fruits here, mulberry, dark raspberry, alpine strawberry. Some heft to the body, and a completely beautiful integration of the tannins from the grape skin contact, the oak tannins, the persimmon acidity. Hints of coffee linger.
This is a philosophical wine, one to really think about. Love these.
A deep inhale of cedar and tabac.
A touch of saline with great fruits here, mulberry, dark raspberry, alpine strawberry. Some heft to the body, and a completely beautiful integration of the tannins from the grape skin contact, the oak tannins, the persimmon acidity. Hints of coffee linger.
This is a philosophical wine, one to really think about. Love these.
Big rich nose. Loads of spices and dark berry fruits. Mulberry as well and a dark earthy character. Brooding. Palate is enormously complex with awesome icing on cake texture and dazzling purity. So clean. Elegant for such a big boy. Concentrated with lovely sweet tiny berry fruit that is so explosive and fresh. Clean and ultra pure.
Big rich nose. Loads of spices and dark berry fruits. Mulberry as well and a dark earthy character. Brooding. Palate is enormously complex with awesome icing on cake texture and dazzling purity. So clean. Elegant for such a big boy. Concentrated with lovely sweet tiny berry fruit that is so explosive and fresh. Clean and ultra pure.
Aug 4th, 2020Nose has burnt cigar box, cocoa nibs, dark chocolate, black cherry, ripe plum, moist anise spice, over-ripe blackberry...such concentration on the nose!
Palate has dark chocolate, over-ripe and very juicy black cherry, well integrated cedar notes, over-ripe blackberry, great balance, finish is nearly forever. Crazy bottle! Decanted ~2hrs, need more time on future bottles. 100% Sagrantino.
Paired with a long cooked Bolognese sauce over some just amazing Pappardelle, fantastic pairing.
Nose has burnt cigar box, cocoa nibs, dark chocolate, black cherry, ripe plum, moist anise spice, over-ripe blackberry...such concentration on the nose!
Palate has dark chocolate, over-ripe and very juicy black cherry, well integrated cedar notes, over-ripe blackberry, great balance, finish is nearly forever. Crazy bottle! Decanted ~2hrs, need more time on future bottles. 100% Sagrantino.
Paired with a long cooked Bolognese sauce over some just amazing Pappardelle, fantastic pairing.
Dinner with friends tonight, light notes if any.
Prior notes apply:
Palate has dark chocolate, over-ripe and very juicy black cherry, well integrated cedar notes, over-ripe blackberry, great balance, finish is nearly forever. Decanted ~30min. 100% Sagrantino.
Dinner with friends tonight, light notes if any.
Prior notes apply:
Palate has dark chocolate, over-ripe and very juicy black cherry, well integrated cedar notes, over-ripe blackberry, great balance, finish is nearly forever. Decanted ~30min. 100% Sagrantino.
Brandon had this 9 years ago
Brandon had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2015
Liked this more than I expected. Wonderfully rich nose with a lot of fruit. Quite deep and fruity in an old world way on the palate. Some oak is notable on the finish, but it’s pretty integrated. Nice acid. Delicious overall.
Liked this more than I expected. Wonderfully rich nose with a lot of fruit. Quite deep and fruity in an old world way on the palate. Some oak is notable on the finish, but it’s pretty integrated. Nice acid. Delicious overall.
Mar 4th, 2022
Chraime and sagrantino for a perfect spicy Shabbat.
Chraime and sagrantino for a perfect spicy Shabbat.
Jun 19th, 2021