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Sagrantino

Last Updated: 9 months ago

Italy’s most tannic grape variety. Aromas & flavors: Black fruit, herbs.

Color: Red
Alternative Names and Subvarieties: None
Origin: Autochthonous
Best Known For: Montefalco Sagrantino
Where Grown: Predominantly in Umbria (91%)
Regions: Umbria
Vineyard Area: 994 ha (2,456 acres)
Majority Component in One or More Wines of:
IGP Allerona, IGP Bettona, IGP Cannara, IGP Costa Toscana, IGP Marche, IGP Narni, IGP Osco / Terre degli Osci, IGP Rotae, IGP Spello, IGP Umbria, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG