Francesco Mariani’s Sagrantino Cuvée: A Classic Reimagined
Cuvées featuring Sagrantino have been crafted for centuries, leveraging the grape's robust tannins, rich body, and complex aromas. Traditionally paired with Trebbiano Spoletino, Sagrantino is now commonly blended with Sangiovese, which brings its characteristic acidity and structured elegance to balance the intensity.
Francesco Mariani adds a touch of Merlot to his blend, enhancing softness and depth. Each grape variety is harvested and fermented separately. The wine is then blended and aged for a total of 30 months—24 months in used oak barrels and an additional 6 months in stainless steel tanks. The final product is bottled without fining or filtration.
Style: Floral, dark-fruited, and earthy. This cuvée is precise, concentrated, and compact, featuring a finely woven tannin structure and a noticeable acidic backbone. It glides smoothly and directly across the palate.
Specifications
- Grape Varieties: Sagrantino di Montefalco, Sangiovese, Merlot
- Vineyard: In Montefalco, 230 meters above sea level, southeast exposure
- Harvest: By hand
- Fermentation: Spontaneous | wild yeasts
- Aging: 24 months in large oak barrels, 6 months in stainless steel, 6 months in bottle
- Filtration: None
- SO₂: < 50 mg/l
- Alcohol Content: 14% vol.
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
- Optimal Drinking Window: From now – 2030
- Content and Price per Liter: 0.75 l/(€19.25/l)
Philosophy: All winemakers listed with Vinonudo use compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations in their vineyards, avoiding herbicides, pesticides, and artificial fertilizers.
