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Wine Details
Price:
$15.00 per bottle
Description:
Our Sangiovese expresses the essence of Dry Creek Valley terroir with its rich, well-balanced aromas and fl avors. Aromas of toast, ripe cherry and dried strawberries mingle with hints of dusty leather, bacon and smoke to create an alluring blend. The smooth, almost creamy fl avors mirror the aromas with the additions of mineral and cola. A full mouthfeel and complex layers of fl avor against the backdrop of soft tannins and palate-cleansing acidity make this wine an ideal match for a round of tapas or your evening meal.
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Varietal Definition
Sangiovese:
Sanguis Jovis, the Latin origin for the varietal name, literally means “blood of Jove.” Sangiovese is one of the oldest known varietals and it is likely that ancient Etruscan winemakers cultivated it, although the first literary reference to Sangiovese was in 1722. Sangiovese is probably indigenous to Tuscany, whose most famous wine is Chianti. Chianti is a blend that currently contains a minimum of 90% Sangiovese.Sangiovese thrives in hot dry climates. Because these climatic criteria generally enhance quantity, rather than quality, it takes careful cultivation and winemaking techniques to produce really excellent wine from this grape.
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