Sagrantino Passito 0,5 l - Napolini

Sagrantino Passito 0,5 l - NapoliniIn the glass, Napolini’s Sagrantino Passito reveals a dense golden-yellow color. The bouquet of this dessert wine from Umbria captivates with notes of blackberry, dried apricot, and sour cherry. It is precisely its fruit-driven character that makes this wine so special. On the palate, the powerful Napolini Sagrantino Passito reveals an incredibly fruit-forward flavor, which is of course due to its off-sweet profile. On the tongue, this vigorous dessert wine is characterized by an exceptionally silky, velvety, dense, and creamy texture. The finish of this dessert wine from the wine-growing region of Umbria finally convinces with a lovely aftertaste. The aftertaste is also accompanied by mineral nuances from the limestone-dominated soils. Vinification of the Sagrantino Passito by Napolini This wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Sagrantino. Only the best grape material was harvested for this exceptionally powerful varietal wine from Napolini. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Umbria. Here, the vines sink their roots deep into limestone soils. After being hand-picked, the grapes are brought immediately to the press house. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and large wooden casks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by 24 months of aging in Slavonian oak barrels. Food recommendation for the Sagrantino Passito by Napolini Enjoy this dessert wine from Italy best moderately chilled at 11–13°C as an accompanying wine to baked apples with yogurt sauce, pear-lime strudel, or banana trifle in a glass.