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Anteprima Sagrantino: Thoughts and reflections on Montefalco’s flagship red wine and the 2018 vintage
Added by Paul Caputo on 28 Jun 2022

Paul Caputo travelled to Montefalco in May 2022 for an in-depth look at the latest 2018 Sagrantino release. He discovered that the appellation’s key names continue to produce excellent wines and set the benchmark for what is ultimately a very challenging variety to work with.

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Heroic viticulture in the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene
Added by Paul Caputo on 19 Mar 2022

Paul Caputo looks at the growing interest around single vineyard Prosecco and contemplates the significance of heroic viticulture. How important is terroir in the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG appellation and can we taste it in the glass?

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Poggio Argentiera and its young and ambitious team of winemakers: an interview with Giovanni Frascolla
Added by Paul Caputo on 23 Feb 2022

Poggio Argentiera is an exciting estate located in Tuscany’s coastal Maremma region and the source of high-quality wines from the local Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo and Vermentino varieties, but also international favorites such as Syrah and Cabernet Franc.

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Recently Tasted Wines


Gioia del Colle DOC Riserva
Gioia del Colle DOC Riserva
Fatalone, Puglia, Italy
2019 2018 2005 2000 1995
Primitivo (100%)
“Very floral, notes of violet. Pretty, lifted. Lots of plum and blackberry, perhaps a little herbal. Some faint tobacco. Very silky in the mouth, smooth and mellow tannin. Moorish. Very elegant.”
94 Paul Caputo
Montefalco DOC
Montefalco DOC
Arnaldo Caprai, Umbria, Italy
2019 2018
Sangiovese (70%)Merlot (15%)Sagrantino (15%)
“Clean, fruity nose with mostest aromatic complexity. Red fruit driven with notes of cardamon, clove and nutmeg. The palate is lovely and lush with layers of forest fruit. Elegant and refined. Spicy, tannic finish.”
89 Paul Caputo
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Azienda Agricola Perticaia, Umbria, Italy
2018 2017 2016 2015 2013 2011 2006 2005 2004 2003
Sagrantino (100%)
“Dusty on the nose, with notes of mature prune, pepper, salumi and liquorice. Fairly complex, with notes of clove and nutmeg emerging. Tannic grip is still very evident 19 years later. Well balanced though, with a savoury finish.”
90 Paul Caputo
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Passito
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Passito
Azienda Agricola Perticaia, Umbria, Italy
2014 2007
Sagrantino (100%)
“Rich layers of blackberry fruit compote. Smokiness. Strong tannin. Chocolate gateaux. Beautiful expression oozing with sweet damson. Well balanced, with a long hedonistic finish.”
91 Paul Caputo
Spoleto DOC Trebbiano Spoletino
Spoleto DOC Trebbiano Spoletino
Azienda Agricola Perticaia, Umbria, Italy
2020 2017 2016
Trebbiano Spoletino (100%)
“Fragrant, with lemon, herb, honeysuckle, mature yellow tree fruit. Attractive and clean. Waxy on the palate, fuller and richer than other vintages, testament to a hotter year. Nicely balanced, with a moderate citrus based finish. Good example of aged Trebbiano Spoletino.”
90 Paul Caputo
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Cantina Fratelli Pardi, Umbria, Italy
2018 2014
Sagrantino (100%)
“Juicy berry fruit and plum on the nose given moderate complexity by subtle hints of liquorice and herb. Some chocolate tones too. Mature fruit coats a robust, dry and tannic frame. Some bitterness on the finish. Needs time to mellow but generally well balanced.”
89 Paul Caputo