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Wine Details
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Description:
The color is a robust brick red and the nose is full of aromas of cranberry and red raspberry, with traces of an herbal earthiness. The mouthfeel is surprisingly full and flavors of strawberry and and red raspberry are wrapped around minerals and dried herbs. The finish is framed by well balanced tannins and acidity. A natural for hearty Italian fare.
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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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