Sons of Eden Studium Sagrantino 2018

The traditional home for Sagrantino is a short distance north of Rome in the Umbria wine region of central Italy. For centuries Sagrantino has been used by the Roman Catholic Church as a sacramental wine during its Vatican Mass.

Eden Valley – sub-region Keyneton | Altitude: 430m above sea level | Aspect: gentle westerly aspect | Soil: leached sandy loam over bedrock | Vine Age: Top-worked onto 25-year-old rootstock | Row Orientation: north-south | Pruning: single wire spur pruned.

Hand-picked and destemmed with 10% whole bunch clusters, cold soaked for 5 days, and naturally fermented for 20 days. Pressed to 500 litre French barrels for 15 months unhindered maturation. Bottled without finings and filtration.

Vintage: 2018

Variety: Sagrantino

Region: Eden Valley

Reviews:

Trophy & Top Gold.  Winewine small Vigneron awards 2020

95 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Wonderfully complex and enticing with dark berry, smoky bacon, toasted spice and roasted nut aromas, leading to a flavoursome palate displaying plump mouthfeel and delectable fruit flavours with a spicy undertone. Brilliantly complemented by juicy acidity and fine grainy tannins, making it a fabulous food partner. At its best: now to 2032.

92 Points - Nick Stock, James Suckling 

This is delivered with a wealth of summer berries and has plenty of fragrance. Really saturated and intense. The palate holds a deeply round mid-section with bold, ripe tannins sweeping through the finish. Impressive.