The Story
Sagrantino is one of Italy's most tannic grapes, the dark, brooding pride of Umbria's Montefalco — and it's almost never seen growing anywhere else, let alone in California. Enter Brad Friedman of Ghostnote Wines, who is making a name for himself bottling rare Italian varieties from San Benito County. The fruit comes from Wheeler Vineyard, farmed organically, and is handled with low-intervention winemaking. The result is something genuinely original: the dark, savory backbone you'd expect from a Paolo Bea cousin, married to a coastal California freshness and lift. If you love the wines of Montefalco — or just want to taste something you've truly never had before — this one's a thrill.
Description
Sagrantino is one of Italy's most tannic grapes, the dark, brooding pride of Umbria's Montefalco — and it's almost never seen growing anywhere else, let alone in California. Enter Brad Friedman of Ghostnote Wines, who is making a name for himself bottling rare Italian varieties from San Benito County. The fruit comes from Wheeler Vineyard, farmed organically, and is handled with low-intervention winemaking. The result is something genuinely original: the dark, savory backbone you'd expect from a Paolo Bea cousin, married to a coastal California freshness and lift. If you love the wines of Montefalco — or just want to taste something you've truly never had before — this one's a thrill.
