{"product_id":"antonelli-sagrantino-di-montefalco-passito-2014","title":"Antonelli – Sagrantino di Montefalco PASSITO 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Sweet Red Dessert Wine – 100% Sagrantino Passito from Umbria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding 2014 Vintage, 12 Years Old, Beautifully Mature, Rich, Velvety and Wonderfully Complex. A Remarkable Italian Wine Made from Naturally Dried Grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntonelli Montefalco Sagrantino Passito 2014 is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional sweet red dessert wine from the historic hills of Montefalco in Umbria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced by the renowned Antonelli San Marco estate. Made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Sagrantino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Italy's most distinctive indigenous red grape varieties, this extraordinary wine follows a traditional method that the Antonelli family has practised since 1979.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly carefully selected, sun-exposed grape bunches are harvested by hand in October and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enaturally dried on cane trellises for 75–90 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eappassimento\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e process concentrates the grapes' sugars, aromas and flavours, creating a wine of remarkable richness and intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 displays a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep ruby-red colour with mature garnet reflections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an intensely aromatic bouquet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe black cherries, wild berry jam, dried plums and candied orange peel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet spices, cocoa, dried flowers and delicate balsamic nuances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, luscious and beautifully velvety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with concentrated dark fruit, natural sweetness and Sagrantino's characteristic tannic structure. Remarkably, the initial sweetness gives way to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erefreshing acidity and a long, elegant, aromatic finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preventing the wine from becoming heavy or cloying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine undergoes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeight days of skin-contact fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by malolactic fermentation and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 months of maturation in 10 hL oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A further three months in cement vats and 12 months of bottle refinement allow the concentrated fruit, sweetness and tannins to integrate beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow 12 years old in 2026, this 2014 Sagrantino Passito has reached a fascinating stage of maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its intense fruit character has developed additional complexity, with attractive notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried figs, raisins, chocolate, candied citrus, sweet tobacco and warming spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The wine retains the richness and structure that make traditional Sagrantino Passito so distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA magnificent mature Italian dessert wine – intensely concentrated, silky and wonderfully aromatic, balancing luscious sweetness with freshness and remarkable depth. A small glass offers an extraordinary tasting experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruby red with mature garnet reflections, displaying remarkable colour concentration from the traditional dried-grape production method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark chocolate, gianduja, chocolate truffles, berry tarts, almond biscuits, dried figs and mature cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Particularly delicious with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark chocolate desserts, blue cheese and traditional Italian pastries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Also a wonderful wine to enjoy slowly on its own after dinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14–16°C, ideally around 16°C. Serve in small dessert-wine glasses to appreciate its concentrated aromas and rich texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Recognition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Gold – PAR International Organic Wine Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward supplied for this wine; the exact vintage attribution has not been independently verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antonelli San Marco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Umbria – Montefalco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Montefalco Sagrantino Passito DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Sagrantino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 375 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, full-bodied, mature and intensely concentrated red dessert wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-harvested in October, selecting the most sun-exposed bunches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppassimento:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural grape drying on cane trellises for 75–90 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eight days of skin-contact fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 months in 10 hL oak barrels, three months in cement vats and at least 12 months in bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautifully mature at 12 years old in 2026; enjoy now and over the coming years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antonelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815968071953,"sku":"G6200","price":49.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/8907050C-E11D-438F-B73C-330BA7771231.png?v=1785413704","url":"https:\/\/wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/antonelli-sagrantino-di-montefalco-passito-2014","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}