2009 Montefalco Sagrantino Passito

The 2009 Montefalco Sagrantino Passito (375 milliliters) opens to a dark, blackish color with very little light penetration. The bouquet is strangely odd, with a sweet component that goes into direct and immediate contrast with a very savory and leathery component that recalls wet earth and porcini mushrooms. Starting with the sweet side, you feel the fruit ripeness with blackberry confit and baked cinnamon tart. The savory side offers volume, fullness and offbeat aromas of medicinal herb, cola, bacon fat and cured mahogany wood.