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Wine Details
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This is the grape used to make the Italian classic, Chianti, ours is made from premium Napa Valley grapes and aged in American Oak for 10 Months. Ripe cherry aromas and perfectly balanced oak are the signature of this fine wine. (Silver Medal Winner, 2006 HHI International Competition)
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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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