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Wine Details
Price:
$18.00 per bottle
Description:
Known for its supple texture, medium to full bodied spice flavors, raspberry, cherry and anise, this sangiovese is reminiscent of the beauty and warmth of the hillsides of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is smooth and elegant, packed with jammy extract, richness and depth. The finish is soft and flavorful, and leaves with a lingering flavor of fruit, toasty oak and soft supple tannins.
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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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