2022 Sagrantino ‘AMBROSIAL & LUSH’

$95.00

Breathtaking aromas of old-world spice, sarsaparilla, mocha, and cranberry notes appear and announce their superiority. Dark plum sauce and tea notes support the silky smooth palate wrapped in beautifully balanced acidity delivering a taste sensation.

94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Body

Medium

Cellaring

15 Years

Type

Vegan Red

Winemaker

Mike Hayes

Varietal

Sagrantino

ALC

13.0%

Reviews and Accolades

94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

This does the variety well. It’s got bloody, savoury elements, floral, dried rose petal and violet notes, game meat, raspberry, anise and dried herbal notes in spades. A lift of alpine herb and crushed rock minerality lends complexity. The texture is quite dense and plush but it lifts with rivulets of saline acidity and courses with chewy, puckering, refreshing tannin. Flavours extend long and well. A wine of complexity, verity to the variety and great, great interest. So worthy. Please do.

Mike Bennie
Published 12 November 2024

Art & Science Name Description

Science Word – Ambrosial
Exceptionally pleasant to taste or smell, a high lite of the gods.

Art Word – Lush
Extremely attractive aromas and flavours to the point of being opulent.

Food Pairing

• Wood-roasted pigeon
• Marinated beef tacos
• Eye-fillet steak with black truffles

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