Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Sagrantino 2019

$37.99 on 6+ bottles (code: 6saves2) 94 pts VinousThe 2019 Montefalco Sagrantino is highly expressive, with sweet mint and hints of cedar complementing the red-berry-dominated bouquet. This is remarkably juicy and vibrant, with masses of tart red and blue fruits augmented by touches of violet pastille. It finishes with mouth-coating tannins and a licorice tinge that lingers.- By Eric Guido on July 2023Antonelli San Marco did a fabulous job dealing with the conditions of the 2018 vintage, turning out a selection of Sagrantino atypical of the year. I don’t find the unbalanced tannin-to-fruit profile that marks many of the year’s wines here. Instead, the Molino dell'Attone, Chiusa di Pannone and flagship Montefalco Sagrantino show radiant fruit and elegant textures. These wines are more lifted and agile than expected in their youthful state. While they may drink earlier than the norm, I don’t see that as a problem, especially with how long-lived Sagrantino tannins tend to be. Ultimately,