Sagrantino vs Pinot Noir

Characteristics Sagrantino Pinot Noir Hue Deep purple to inky black Pale red to garnet Color Red Red Aromas Dark berries, black plum, floral notes Red cherry, strawberry, earthy Tannins Very high Low to moderate Acid Moderate to high Moderate to high Alcohol (%) 14-15.5% 12.5-14.5% Body Full Light to medium Intensity Pronounced Moderate to pronounced […]

Sagrantino Wine: A Comprehensive Guide

Pronunciation: sah-gran-TEE-no Sagrantino is a red wine grape from the Umbria region of Italy. Sagrantino makes robust, full-bodied, tannic, dry red wines with notes of dark fruit, leather, and spice. Here’s what you need to know about Sagrantino wine. What Kind of Wine is Sagrantino? Sagrantino is a full-bodied red wine with high acidity, pronounced […]