1994 Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni

Caprai's top wine, the Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni, was first released in 1993 to commemorate the estate's 25th anniversary. It has since gone on to become one of Italy's most recognized wines. The 25 Anni starts as a vineyard selection of the finest fruit at harvest, followed by a second selection in the cellar. Essentially the 25 Anni represents the finest barrels of Sagrantino the estate has produced in a given year. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in French oak and sees approximately 50-60% new barrels, depending on the vintage. The estate's 1994 Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni is fully mature. The aromas and flavors have come together in a beautiful expression of Sagrantino. Although the wine is still alive, for my taste it is slightly past peak. Still, at 15 years of age, this is an impressive showing.