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SANGIOVESE is produced in the tradition of the famous Tuscan Chianti. We are probably the only producers in the USA that field-blend the three varieties of grapes to make a classic "uvagio". The Sangiovese grapes are co-fermented with the two white varieties, Malvasia and Trebbiano. Contrary to much of the popular press, this is not to dilute the red grapes with less expensive white grapes, but to add aromatic properties from the Malvasia as well as tannins from the skins of the white grapes. This is one of the rare occasions where white grapes are fermented on their skins! The grapes are fermented to dryness, racked to neutral oak barrels. The result in our hands is a smooth, medium-bodied red wine of intense aroma and mouth feel, ruby red in color, a true Chianti with a Virginia soul. A great wine, well suited to Mediterranean foods.
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