Antonelli San Marco, Montefalco Sagrantino
This library vintage Sagrantino is a heady, luscious, palate-coating glass of wine, its saturated ruby color leaning to black. Aromas of black currant, plum, mulberry, and cassis are layered with notes of licorice, dark chocolate, baking spices, and wild herbs. It is richly textured and palate-coating, with tannins that have evolved from ferocious to sand-soft, and the judicious use of oak has become a lovely accent note with over a decade of bottle evolution behind it. This is textbook Sagrantino that has been impeccably cellared at the winery and now just available stateside. Buy multiple bottles to enjoy a couple for immediate enjoyment and save a few for another five to seven years down the road.