Species: Vitis Vinifera
Parentage: Offspring of Ciliegiolo & “Calabrese Montenuovo” (A nearly extinct grape variety)
Aliases: Brunello, Sangiovese Grosso
Grape Color: Purple
Regions: Primarily Tuscany; also Romagna, Lazio, Campania, Sicily
Prounounced “San-joh-vay-say,” this Italian wine varietal is Tuscany’s #1 red wine grape. It’s the pistol of Central Italy, with the capability to produce styles ranging from red wines to still wines, sparkling wines to dessert wines, It’s the grape every grape wants to be, with at least 14 Sangiovese clones existing today.
Sangiovese is excellent as a blend, but when used as a sole varietal, it is hard and acidic. Winemakers tend to blend this varietal with Bordeaux grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, and even white wine grapes, sometimes Trebbiano and Malvasia. Sangiovese’ role in Tuscany’s famous Chianti wines is similar to Cabernet Sauvignon’s key presence in Bourdeaux wines -- A typical Read more »
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Sangiovese on Snooth
May 2013
Trattoria #10, Chicago; it was tasty! Read More
May 2013
really good wine, has aged very well. smooth with a complex hearty taste. great with food. If you can find it, its worth picking up. Read More
May 2013
Hold 2014-2022-"This is beautifully perfumed, with flowers and dried raspberries. Full body, with silky and polished tannins and a berry, cherry aftertaste. Not quite the 2006 but succulent and bright." James Suckling, 94 Points"A whiff of fresh flowers from a rose garden or a lavender field makes for a nice first impression. Beyond that is dark... Read More
May 2013
I thought about pouring this one through the aerator, but instead just let it breathe for an hour before tasting. The nose is quite complex, with a lot of different aromas going on that it almost makes you dizzy, there is a lovely smoky aroma that pervades the nose, with hints of dark fruit, leather and oak, and then there is a sudden twang of ... Read More
May 2013
D/H 2015-2021-From the 98 point Brunello producerAs usual, the Valdicava Rosso di Montalcino is one of the more massive Rossos of the vintage. Black-purple in color, super-ripe and full-bodied, it stands out from the rest. Exceptional purity and depth. This is a very classy red. The 2009 Valdicava Rosso di Montalcino delivers aromas of blackberr... Read More
May 2013
Drink Now-The 2009 Rosso di Montalcino emerges from the glass with dark cherries, tobacco, cedar and licorice. It shows plenty of length and intensity to match its slightly rustic personality. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014.Score: 88. Antonio Galloni, May 2011. @mtkisco Read More
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