From the Cellar
Falesco 2001 Vitiano, Umbria (Italy)
25 Mar 2016- Details
- Category: Uncorked Tonight
(September 30, 2015) ... I just finished taking part in an online #SipSagrantino event from Italy, where I watched and made comment on the wines of Umbria and specifically Sagrantino di Montefalco. After it was all over I wanted to partake for real, but all my Sagrantino is far too young to be consumed now (these wines need a minimum 5 years, sometimes more, to curb those aggressive tannins). So instead I found this bottle of Falesco 2001 Vitiano - I have no idea what the grapes are inside, but I can tell you I was in for a surprise: dusty and dry but still smooth and drinkable and even has a bit of a welcoming smoky note; earthy finish with hints of anise and oak and touch of a cigarette ash linger. For a 14 year old with wine I really can't complain about how this one has stood the test of time.
