2016 Colpetrone - Montefalco Sagrantino Passito HALF BOTTLE (375ml)

The 2016 Colpetrone Montefalco Sagrantino Passito captures the centuries-old Umbrian appassimento method in a precise 375ml vessel, delivering concentrated fruit and structural depth without requiring whole-bottle commitment.

Harvested Sagrantino grapes are left to air-dry on reed mats until they lose nearly half their water weight, which intensifies sugars and polyphenols before fermentation begins. The resulting wine presents a dense core of mulled cherry, prune, and dark cocoa nib, underscored by earthy undertones of cured tobacco, saddle leather, and warm allspice. The 2016 growing season provided steady warmth followed by crisp harvest rains, yielding a passito where residual sweetness remains tightly anchored by vibrant acidity and polished tannins.

This wine performs best poured at 60–65°F to maintain its viscous texture in balance with the palate. It integrates smoothly into structured dessert courses like flourless chocolate tortes, almond biscotti soaked in grappa, or roasted figs finished with thyme and honey. Traditional regional service favors aged hard cheeses such as 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano or creamy Gorgonzola, whose sodium and fat cut through the glaze-like finish. A thin fold of prosciutto crudo paired lightly with blue cheese also highlights the wine’s savory mid-palette.

Packaged in sealed 375ml formats, each unit preserves full aroma integrity from first pour to last. Keep the closure airtight and store the opened bottle in a cool cabinet; the elevated alcohol and glycerol levels naturally extend the optimal drinking window to approximately two to three weeks.