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 »
Passionate wine enthusiast/writer/consultant.Specialist on Italy, where She has made her home and kingdom for the past decade. Travels extensively in Europe and New world,Portugal,Douro, South Africa,and in particular Bordeaux style wines, loves Dolcetto
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Sangiovese on Snooth
November 2008
To me, this wine has a tart berry flavor with a very dry finish. It lacks the rich "darker" flavors that I prefer. Purchased for $21, I think it goes real well with a nice Italian red sauce type of dinner. I don't think it's a great wine to have if you're just looking for an evening drink on it's own. Read More
November 2008
This opens with a huge bay leaf and vanilla bubblegum tone, the oak here is still obvious with very little fruit in evidence though there are nice tones of earth, tobacco, and prosciutto fat adding some complexity. The texture is creamy and velvetty with lowish acidity and finely polished tannins. The core or bitter black cherry fruit remains wi... Read More
November 2008
Second time trying this gorgeous 2001 Brunello. A very traditional rendition of Brunello that shows a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, wild berries and earth. It was like taking a deep breath in a spring garden. Wonderfully balanced and a great compliment to the Osso Bucco that accompanied it. Its lively acidity carried flavors of sour fr... Read More
November 2008
I think I love Vin Santo, the biggest reason is the number one thing, the few Ive had really remind me of my Grandfathers pipe smoke. Amazing what childhood memories do to you. The nose on this was candy sweet with layers of spices and wood. Fruitcake and maple syrup. Then you sip it and the sweetness is nowhere near as prevalent as youd exp... Read More
November 2008
Check out the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nByH6yPWYj8WARNING - NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART OR SQUEAMISH!Never having tried this I don' know what would pair well, but the video makes it look delicious. Anyone have any experience with this? Read More
November 2008
Effusive aromas of vanilla, toffee, coffee crema soar from the glass with deep tones of dried apricot, smoky caramel and butterscotch and a lurking edge of bitter orange peel flambe. In the mouth this retains impressive power yet has fine balance with a thick yet neither cloying or overly sweet character that has lovely depth to it's slightly bi... Read More
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