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Paolo Bea Cerrete Sagrantino di Montefalco 2015
"The Cerrete (100% Sagrantino) is a profound, fragrant and more elegant expression of Sagrantino, perhaps the most nuanced bottling of this massive grape on the market. The coolness of this high-altitude site has produced a stunning wine of finesse and grace...though one that still registers plenty high on the flavor scale." - Matt Franco Vintage: 2015 Country: Italy Region: Umbria Appellation: Montefalco Sagrantino Grape(s): Sagrantino Farming: Organic Drink: Now-2050
Ratings on Delectable
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The 2015 Montefalco Sagrantino Cerrete wafts up with a smoky burst of camphor that blows off to reveal a pretty mix of wild strawberries, dried roses, cinnamon and peppery herbs. This is silky yet cool-toned in feel, with a pleasant twang of sour citrus up front that gives way to vivid tart cherries. It's potent and staining, but also full of energy, with vibrant acids and a mineral underpinning that both pepper yet also soothe the senses. The 2015 finishes incredibly long, with balsamic tones and exotic spices that seem to last for up to a minute. Silky tannins coat the palate at first then slowly melt away and create a sense of total inner harmony. With a few years of cellaring, I expect the 2015 Cerrete to be a total knockout. Of note, there will not be a 2013 or 2014 Cerrete. (Eric Guido, Vinous, November 2022)
The 2015 Montefalco Sagrantino Cerrete wafts up with a smoky burst of camphor that blows off to reveal a pretty mix of wild strawberries, dried roses, cinnamon and peppery herbs. This is silky yet cool-toned in feel, with a pleasant twang of sour citrus up front that gives way to vivid tart cherries. It's potent and staining, but also full of energy, with vibrant acids and a mineral underpinning that both pepper yet also soothe the senses. The 2015 finishes incredibly long, with balsamic tones and exotic spices that seem to last for up to a minute. Silky tannins coat the palate at first then slowly melt away and create a sense of total inner harmony. With a few years of cellaring, I expect the 2015 Cerrete to be a total knockout. Of note, there will not be a 2013 or 2014 Cerrete. (Eric Guido, Vinous, November 2022)
9.5
Michael Duffy
Needs about a million more years in bottle
Needs about a million more years in bottle
8.8
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