ADANTI Umbria, Italy
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Producer Fact Sheet September 2021 ADANTI Umbria, Italy www.cantineadanti.com The Adanti farm is one of the historic cellars of the Montefalco area in Umbria. They were one of the first to produce Sagrantino wine. The area is also well-known for the lighter-styled wine called Montefalco (Rosso di Montefalco 2012) Rosso, which is not a pure Sagrantino wine, but rather a blend with Barbera, Merlot, and Cabernet "Perfumed aromas of red cherry, licorice and violet. Quite Sauvignon. rich, thick and dense for a Montefalco Rosso, delivering Now owned by Donatella and Daniela Adanti, the estate is located in the hilly areas of Arquata and red cherry and botanical herb Colcimino on approximately 40 hectares of land, which includes 30 for vineyards and 10 for olive flavors complicated by hints of groves. This area has been famous since ancient times for the particularly high quality olive oil and wine, cocoa. Finishes long, with and the sisters are committed to carrying on that tradition. noteworthy tannic bite and outstanding verve. So thick and The winery produces mainly red wines from local, indigenous grapes, such as the Sagrantino di rich, it seems almost Sagrantino-like; one of the most Montefalco DOCG in both dry and Passito styles: Montefalco Rosso DOC and the Red Arquata Umbria complex and rich Montefalco IGT. Though Sangiovese and Sagrantino are the main grape varieties grown and used at Adanti, they Rossos I’ve had in some also dedicate some vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Merlot, and Grechetto. time." 91 points, Ian D'Agata, Vinous Media (June 2016) (Sargrantino di Montefalco 2009) "The nose is mature, evolved even, and combines cherry, prune, undergrowth notes and lightly spiced soft oak. The palate reveals a warm, soft, polished wine showing more of the nose aromas. A successful offering." 91 points, Gilbert & Gaillard (June 2016) (Montefalco Sagrantino 'Il Domenico' 2007) "Underbrush, black plum and balsamic notes lead the nose of this wine. The concentrated palate offers prune, blackberry jam, mocha and licorice flavors alongside assertive but refined tannins. Drink through 2025." 91 points, Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast (January 2018) Code Label name Vintage Alcohol Closure type Case size Red Wine AA0116 Rosso di Montefalco 2016 14.0% Cork 12X0.75lt AA0808 Sagrantino di Montefalco 'Il Domenico' 2008 15.0% Cork 6X0.75lt +44 20 3328 4620 [email protected] www.astrumwinecellars.com.