Sagrantino is a bold, tannic Umbrian variety that thrives in warmer vintages Chalmers imported the vines and pioneered the variety in Australia making Sagrantino wines since 2004 The 2012 Chalmers Heathcote Sagrantino is deep and robust without being overbearing It shows ample dark cherry and plum fruits while the palate is finer than the nose suggests with the sturdy but elegant tannins driving all the way through to the finish