2006 Arnaldo-Caprai 25 Anniversario Sagrantino di Montefalco Riserva DOCG

The 2006 Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni completely saturates the palate with masses of dark fruit. Many of the dark, balsamic notes that are present in the Collepiano are found in the 25 Anni as well, but here the wines expansive, glorious fruit takes on another dimension of sheer richness and opulence. The Sagrantino tannins are present, but they are nearly buried under the wines intense fruit. Nearly. The big, massive finish suggests the wine is an infant, so patience is required. A blast of smoke, earthiness, tar and game adds the final exclamation point. This is a spectacular, head-spinning 25 Anni from Marco Caprai. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. Marco Caprai has long led the way in Montefalco. These 2006s are Caprais best wines yet and capture all of the promise they showed when I tasted them from barrel a year ago. Simply put, readers will not want to miss these fabulous wines.Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 256-2700 Review Date: June 2010