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2018 Tabarrini - Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Colle Grimaldesco
Tabarrini
SKU 95665

2018 Tabarrini - Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Colle Grimaldesco

$45.99 - $45.99
$45.99
$45.99 - $45.99
$45.99
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Tabarrini’s 2018 Colle Grimaldesco Sagrantino DOCG represents a focused, single-vineyard interpretation from Umbria’s Montefalco zone. Built on extended skin maceration and matured for thirty-six months in large oak botti, this vintage prioritizes structural longevity and textural depth. The result is a full-bodied red anchored by dense dark fruit, pronounced mineral undertones, and a tannic framework designed for patient cellaring.

Flavor & Aroma Profile

Concentrated aromatics open with stewed black plum, crushed violet petals, dark chocolate, and toasted baking spices. The palate moves into a thick, layered matrix of ripe blackberry, savory herbal notes, cedar, and graphite. Aggressive extraction from prolonged maceration provides immediate grip, while prolonged bottle aging will gradually soften the tannins into silky integration.

Serving Guidelines & Cellar Advice

  • Pour within 60 to 65°F (15–18°C) to balance alcohol warmth against firm tannic structure.
  • Decant for forty-five minutes prior to service to aerate the extended maceration extracts.
  • Store horizontally at 55°F (13°C). The labeled drinking window opens at 2028 and extends through 2045, with peak integration arriving between 2035 and 2040.

Recommended Food Pairings

  • Braised short ribs or game meat ragù
  • Aged pecorino or semi-hard mountain cheeses
  • Herb-crusted roast duck or mushroom risotto

This single-site cuvée delivers disciplined concentration and classical central Italian character, positioning it as both a compelling collector’s item and a versatile companion for rich, protein-forward cuisine.

93+ Points
"The 2018 Montefalco Sagrantino Colle Grimaldesco tempts the imagination with a bouquet mixing rich brown spice with crushed ashen stones and dried black cherries. Silky and enveloping, it washes across the palate with textural ripe red and black fruits, medium weight and energetic
grippy tannins mounting toward the close. This finishes dramatically long with cheek-puckering tannins clamping down hard, leaving slowly fading violet inner florals and a wild blueberry tartness. There's a certain magic mix of vintage and house style"
—Eric Guido-Vinous Media
Appellation: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Vintage: 2018
Variety: Misc Red
Region: Umbria
Country: Italy
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Tabarrini
Tabarrini

Tabarrini’s 2018 Colle Grimaldesco Sagrantino DOCG represents a focused, single-vineyard interpretation from Umbria’s Montefalco zone. Built on extended skin maceration and matured for thirty-six months in large oak botti, this vintage prioritizes structural longevity and textural depth. The result is a full-bodied red anchored by dense dark fruit, pronounced mineral undertones, and a tannic framework designed for patient cellaring.

Flavor & Aroma Profile

Concentrated aromatics open with stewed black plum, crushed violet petals, dark chocolate, and toasted baking spices. The palate moves into a thick, layered matrix of ripe blackberry, savory herbal notes, cedar, and graphite. Aggressive extraction from prolonged maceration provides immediate grip, while prolonged bottle aging will gradually soften the tannins into silky integration.

Serving Guidelines & Cellar Advice

  • Pour within 60 to 65°F (15–18°C) to balance alcohol warmth against firm tannic structure.
  • Decant for forty-five minutes prior to service to aerate the extended maceration extracts.
  • Store horizontally at 55°F (13°C). The labeled drinking window opens at 2028 and extends through 2045, with peak integration arriving between 2035 and 2040.

Recommended Food Pairings

  • Braised short ribs or game meat ragù
  • Aged pecorino or semi-hard mountain cheeses
  • Herb-crusted roast duck or mushroom risotto

This single-site cuvée delivers disciplined concentration and classical central Italian character, positioning it as both a compelling collector’s item and a versatile companion for rich, protein-forward cuisine.

93+ Points
"The 2018 Montefalco Sagrantino Colle Grimaldesco tempts the imagination with a bouquet mixing rich brown spice with crushed ashen stones and dried black cherries. Silky and enveloping, it washes across the palate with textural ripe red and black fruits, medium weight and energetic
grippy tannins mounting toward the close. This finishes dramatically long with cheek-puckering tannins clamping down hard, leaving slowly fading violet inner florals and a wild blueberry tartness. There's a certain magic mix of vintage and house style"
—Eric Guido-Vinous Media
Appellation: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Vintage: 2018
Variety: Misc Red
Region: Umbria
Country: Italy
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Tabarrini