Arnaldo CapraiSagrantino Passito DOCG 2017
Arnaldo CapraiSagrantino Passito DOCG 2017
| Size | 37.5cl |
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| Vintage | 2017 |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Sub-Region | Sagrantino di Montefalco |
| Main Grape | Sagrantino (100%) |
| Expression | Dessert/ Sweet |
Tasting note
Aroma: The sweetness arrives first to the nose with scents of blackberry and strawberry jam, revealing vanilla and cinnamon. Taste: Warm and sweet, soft and intense. The tannins work to balance the sugars and leave the palate cleansed, ready for another taste.
Unique Selling Point
The name Sagrantino derives from the latin word sacer (sacred) because this wine was used during sacred events like Easter, weddings and baptisms. Passito is the most ancient version of Sagrantino.
Viticulture
Training system: Spurred cordon with vine density of 7000 vines per Ha. Yield per hectare 5 tons.
Vinification
15 months in French oak barrique and minimum 12 months ageing in the bottle.
Food Match
Traditional Umbrian cakes like “tozzetti”, jam tarts, dark chocolate, creamy cheeses.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||
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| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||
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| pH | 4.07 | ||
| Total Acidity | 4.94g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 1.32g/l | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | L0163217 |