A TASTE OF UMBRIA: SCACCIADIAVOLI Wednesday Tasting 6.4.25

Join us for a taste of Umbria on June 4th, 2025 for $20!

Led by  - Benedette Micucci - Scacciadiavoli Director

Please join us Wednesday June  4th, when we will explore the wines of Scacciadiavoli, an Umbrian wine immersion focusing on one of Italy’s most intense red grape varietals, Sagrantino.  Sagrantino is a dark and dense wine that is nearly unique to Umbria. Its fruit profile ranges from black cherries to ripe blackberry, with many secondary spicy and earthy characteristics. A certain smokiness is sometimes noted in some examples, while sappy pine flavors have been observed in others. It is typically a wine that is both sweet and savory.

Sagrantino's high tannins and affinity for oak mean that it matures particularly well. This is reflected in the stipulation in the local wine law that it must not be released until it has aged for at least 37 months, including a minimum of 12 months in oak.

Fortunately, though, Sagrantino's tannins are not necessarily austere, and modern examples can be quite approachable in their youth. 

The history of the Scacciadiavoli winery began in 1884: Ugo Boncompani Ludovisi, prince of Piombino, founded a visionary and avant-garde French-style winery, destined to become a cutting-edge technological model for the entire Umbrian territory. 

SCACCIADIAVOLI WINES TO BE ENJOYED:

NV Metodo Classico, Rosé Brut Sparkling (100% Sagrantino) $34

2022 Trebbiano Spoletino $31

2022 Montefalco Rosso $24

2016 Montefalco Sagrantino 

2018 Montefalco Sagrantino $48

2019 Montefalco Sagrantino Passito $55

With Cheese & Charcuterie

Only 40 spots available, so we highly recommend booking tickets in advance.