1998 Montefalco Sagrantino Passito, Italy 500 ml

The 1998 Montefalco Sagrantino Passito is a rare and traditional sweet red wine from Umbria, made entirely from Sagrantino grapes that are dried before fermentation. While specific tasting notes for the 1998 vintage are limited, we can draw from the style’s hallmark traits and similar bottlings:

Color: Deep ruby with garnet reflections—intense and opaque.Nose: Rich and complex, offering aromas of blackberry jam, dried plum, cinnamon, and spiced biscuits, with a lingering note of licorice or dark chocolate.

Palate: Full-bodied and velvety, with concentrated flavors of candied black fruits, fig, and baking spice. The sweetness is balanced by firm tannins and a warm, structured backbone.

Finish: Long and persistent, with a harmonious blend of residual sugar, spice, and earthy undertones.This wine is built for aging and pairs beautifully with dark chocolate desserts, spiced pastries, or even game dishes like braised boar. If you’ve got a bottle, it’s a decadent piece of Umbrian heritage worth savoring slowly.