Aroma
Lifted violet florals, lavender, freshly ground nutmeg spice.
Appearance
Deep dark maroon.
Palate
Quite a different palate structure to the varieties we are used to in Australia, this Sagrantino has beautiful floral tannins, loads of savoury fruit and a fresh acid line. The intensity of the tannins is what sets this variety apart.
Vinification
When making the Sagrantino our winemaker Corrina splits it into two batches. One is pressed off when fermentation is finished, maintaining the wonderful floral aroma of Sagrantino. The other batch is left for extended skin contact, basically a posh way of saying that the wine stays in contact with the skins for a long period of time. This helps to develop the intense tannins of Sagrantino, creating a richer palate weight. In 2017, we pressed the second parcel of Sagrantino on winter solstice, the 21st of June, after 4 months on skins.
Range Notes
Sagrantino has its traditional home in Umbria, Italy. Choc full of wonderfully layered tannins and violet florals, weve tried to make it feel at home on the Taranga vineyard as the guest of honour at our regular cellar door.
Vintage Notes
2017 was a wetter year than usual for McLaren Vale, resulting in a long cool ripening period. Perfect for Sagrantino!
