Jay Kline

9.5

Poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2009 pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core and a burnished rim; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears and plenty of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black fruits: black plum, salmiakki, mixed flowers, some nail polish, blood, wild herbs, a mix of organic and inorganic earth and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is long. It’s been several years since my last 2009 Pagliaro and it certainly hasn’t lost any of its potency. A special wine from a special vineyard cared for by a special producer. Drink now with a decant through 2039-ish. Bottle No. 3815/9570 — 3 days ago

Sara Urquidez

9.2

Deep red color with a hint of purple. Medium legs, medium body and very balanced without any sediment. First nose of cherry with a hint of violet and spice. Easy drinking with cherry, raspberry, red fruits with a bit of earthiness and a hint of vanilla. Polished and finishes beautifully.

Purchased at Bocale winery — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Poured into a decanter about 30 minutes prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2019 San Valentino pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and a decent amount of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with sensational notes of Bing cherry, plum, licorice, Palo Santo, varnish, balsamico, exotic spices, and a mix of dried under brush and earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose . The finish is long and there is no shortage of excitement. A wine that simultaneously makes you think and fills you with joy. Drink now through 2034. — 4 months ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.4

After the 2019 a couple of months ago now the 2020. Again, a superb wine but still needs additional time in the cellar. Patience will be rewarded I think — a month ago

Lev Lavrichtchev

9.1

Dec 2025: PnP, wakes up in half an hour in the glass. Complex, refined and a bit tamed Sagrantino, good structure an medium tannins, very nice overall. Softer and more delicate on the 2nd day. — 2 months ago

Brian Hearty

9.3

2016. Sour cherry and brett flavors. This wine has always been a favorite. — 3 months ago

Marcel Van Duinen

9.2

Ook enkele uren na opening en decanteren een mondvol tannines. Een 8,9. Na 2 dagen begon de wijn uit deze magnum toch wel erg goed te smaken (9,2) en op dag 3 dacht ik: top druif die Sagrantino, goed voor 9,5 punten! — 19 days ago

Theo Shu

9.2

Mushrooms, funk, pepper, medium acidity. I would drink all the time. — a month ago

with Dominique

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2019 vintage. Decanted but should have done so on Monday (it’s Friday!!!!). Tannins for days with only a slight amount of rich fruit on the finish. 11.21.25. — 2 months ago

Severn G

9.3

2015 | Sagrantino
Fattoria Calcabrina; Foglio 11
Umbria, Italy
(92-94; Drink 2025-30+) — 5 months ago