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Wine Details
Price:
$24.99 per bottle
Description:
Grapes grown in our Old School Vineyard resulted in a soft, ripe, concentrated wine with plum, cherry and wild berry flavors and firm, round tannins with a hint of herbs and light oak. Pairing suggestions: Savory Italian-inspired dishes need an equally savory inspired wine. Great with penne pasta or spicy macaroni and clams. GOLD MEDAL WINNER - 2005 Amador County Fair.
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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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