VINTAGES QUALITY EVALUATION
of the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG vintages
VINTAGES QUALITY EVALUATION
of the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG vintages
The evaluation is expressed by number of stars and corresponds to the following classification:
LEGENDA
The evaluation is expressed by number of stars and corresponds to the following classification:
LEGENDA
outstanding vintage
excellent vintage
good vintage
fair vintage
insufficient vintage
2018
Score: 92/100
2007
1996
1985
2017
Score: 88/100
2006
1995
1984
2016
2005
1994
1983
2015
2004
1993
1982
2014
2003
1992
1981
2013
2002
1991
1980
2012
2001
1990
1979
2011
2000
1989
1978
2010
1999
1988
1977
2009
1998
1987
1976
2008
1997
1986
1975
2018
Score: 92/100
2007
1996
1985
2017
Score: 88/100
2006
1995
1984
2016
2005
1994
1983
2015
2004
1993
1982
2014
2003
1992
1981
2013
2002
1991
1980
2012
2001
1990
1979
2011
2000
1989
1978
2010
1999
1988
1977
2009
1998
1987
1976
2008
1997
1986
1975
2018
Score: 92/100
2017
Score: 88/100
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1983
1982
1981
1980
1979
1978
1977
1976
1975
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VINTAGES
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VINTAGES
Annata 2018
Vineyard: The 2018 vintage was crisper and without the caloric peaks of the previous vintage, despite a mild January with little rain. It then became a little colder until mid-March when the temperatures increased abruptly resulting in a slightly earlier germination of Sagrantino. April and May were relatively wet months, guaranteeing crucial reserves of water, with slightly lower average temperatures for the time of year. June to mid-August saw sporadic rainfall without any extreme heat. Temperatures dropped at the end of the summer, favouring a consistent maturing of the grapes, aided by a dry and breezy period that continued until mid-October.
Wine cellar: Essentially a classic vintage, despite the climatic curve we’re experiencing, ensuring balanced vegetative developmsent and resulting in a consistent harvest that was satisfying and of high quality. The cool, late summer temperatures, combined with occasional rain and good breezes, resulted in the harvesting of mature grapes with good levels of acidity. This has produced very balanced wines, without aromatic, alcoholic or phenolic excesses. Sagrantinos are classic by nature; in the character that cuts through the variety, demonstrating an intensity and vitality, depth, excellent tannic finesse and propensity for aging.
2017 Vintage
Vineyard: As with other vintages, April saw a late frost immediately following germination which resulted in a loss of production. Spring then progressed with some rain. Summer was dry and scorching, with some rain reappearing before harvest time, giving vines the chance to ripen gradually, even if earlier than the average. A complex and difficult vintage given the meteorological conditions, with a substantial drop in quantity (-40% on 2016). Undoubtedly one of the hottest and driest of recent years, keeping producers particularly busy, especially in regards to managing the vines.
Wine cellar: The harvest, counterbalanced with some rain in the run up to picking the grapes, led to healthy grapes with no notable health problems, of excellent alcohol content, good polyphenolic maturation and slightly lower acidity than the norm. In general, the wines pleasantly surprised, exhibiting excellent complex balance, cut with an intensity and heat. Worthy wines, best left to develop in the bottle but excellent for drinking immediately; ideal for the table and wine-pairing with food.
2016 Vintage
Vineyard: a rather mild winter, characterized by abundant rains that have replenished the water reserves, which have been reduced to a minimum since the 2015 vintage. Spring and summer saw a succession of hot days with well-distributed rains that allowed the grapes to ripen in an excellent way, without any hint of water stress. Unlike previous seasons, the trend in average daily temperatures and monthly rainfall has proved to be in line with the historical series of the area, favouring a harmonious vegetative development that has guaranteed good levels of production.
Wine cellar: a vintage with splendid potential. The wines are rich in colouring material, excellent structure, and a very interesting acid component. All prerequisites for elegant, silky wines destined for long ageing. The 2016 is the classic vintage of great wines, perhaps less "ready" for release, but certainly to come.
2015 Vintage
Vineyard: rainy winter, sunny and windy spring. Dry, warm and sunny summer. The low humidity has made the diseases control easy, facilitating both manual and antiparasitic interventions in the vineyards which, anyway, have been much less than in previous years. The overall weather conditions have been ideal, the sufficient rains between September and October have allowed for balanced grapes in terms of acidity especially during the last phase of maturation and harvest, without causing particular problems from the health point of view.
Wine cellar: A very interesting quality level with perfectly ripe and healthy grapes and an average production in terms of quantity. Grapes with excellent sugars concentrations and good phenolic profile will allow for wines of great structure and complexity. The premises are those of an excellent vintage.
2014 Vintage
Wine cellar: The grapes that have reached maturity are on average healthy, with a thinner skin compared to the varietal standard; the average weight of the grape is higher, with a good sugar concentration and an acidity balanced by an average pH in the norm. Alcoholic fermentation took place regularly with an average final alcoholic content. Polyphenolic content below the previous years but always typical of Sagrantino. Balanced and pleasant.
2013 Vintage
Wine cellar: rather regular fermentation without critical points. Gradations within standard, without alcohol excesses because it tends to be a cool year. Altogether, it is a year with low production but of excellent quality for those who were able to manage the vineyards and understood the vintage characteristics. Interesting wines, good colours, with a slightly higher pH, soft tannins.
2012 Vintage
Cellar:Standard fermentation. High alcohol content. Overall, an excellent year for later varieties such as Sagrantino. The very healthy and tough skins permitted long maceration. Good balance in the wines and soft tannins, yielding wines that now tend to be ready, as opposed to the previous vintage.
2011 Vintage
Cellar:Regular fermentation prolonged over time due to the high sugar content. Generally excellent and balanced vintage leading to well-structured wines with a high potential of longevity.
2010 Vintage
Cellar:regular fermentations. Lower alcohol content than the average of last years. Overall good vintage, which was excellent for white grapes and the best exposed Sangiovese and Sagrantino vineyards.
2009 Vintage
Cellar:regular fermentations. Alcohol content in the norm. Overall very good vintage.
2008 Vintage
Cellar:regular fermentations. Normal alcoholic content. Excellent vintage on the whole, especially for Sagrantino.
2007 Vintage
Cellar:high sugar strength extended the length of the fermentations which ended up regularly all the same. Wines with a great structure and a good possibilities of aging in the bottle.
2006 Vintage
Cellar:standard fermentation. Extremely refined and elegant wines. Very rich and pleasant aromas. Moderately tannic; very good volume and length. Slightly less structured than in warmer years. Particularly interesting and positive vintage for Sagrantino.
2005 Vintage
During the second phase, maturation continued without excessive hydration stress, while low temperatures favored a good aromatic expression. The slight dilution due to the abundance of rainfall did not impair the high grape concentration due to the stress accumulated before the veraison period, making the final strength of the wines noteworthy.