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Wine Details
Price:
$19.00 per bottle
Description:
Grown on well drained soil on a south west slope, this wine has the deep dark ruby color reminiscent of the great Brunellos of Tuscany. Big fruit aromas fill the nose with layers of cherries, spice and dark chocolate balanced with light aromas of oak. All these aromas show up in a mouthful that is big and rich with a lingering finish of cherry flavors and deep rich oak.
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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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Brunello:
This strain of Sangiovese is the only grape permitted for Brunello di Montalcino, the rare, costly Tuscan red that at its best is loaded with luscious black and red fruits and chewy tannins.
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