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Wine Details
Price:
$28.00 per bottle
Description:
Sangiovese originally hails from Tuscany, where it grows in rolling red dirt hills among olive groves and ancient villas, and provides the primary varietal for Chianti. Our own vines are located on the valley floor in volcanic, alluvial soils where they enjoy a smiliar 'Mediterranean' climate. Classic aromas of ripe red fruits with a hint of mushroom follow through and deepen on the palate. Bright acidity keeps the wine lively through to the finish, which carries just enough new oak flavors to balance the fruit with pleasing elements of vanilla and caramel.
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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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