Sangiovese
Tuscany’s famous grape means the “blood of Jove” and is best known as the only component of Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino and the main component of the blend Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Morellino di Scansano.
It is known for fresh fruity flavors of strawberry and a little spiciness, but it readily takes on oaky, even tarry, flavors when aged in barrels. While not as aromatic as other red wine varieties such as Pinot noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, Sangiovese often has a flavor profile of sour red cherries with earthy aromas and tea leaf notes. Wines made from Sangiovese usually have medium-plus tannins and high acidity, making them ideal for pairing with foods.
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Armilla Brunello di Montalcino 2020
Dark black cherry color indicating the ripeness of the vintage. Nose is expressive and big with cherry and notes of licorice and dates. Mouthcoatingly smooth and with more ripe cherry, toast and mineral on the palate. The finish sticks to the teeth and is long. The balance of the fruit, alcohol, oak and acidity work perfectly together to form a finish that easily lasts 45 seconds. The tannins are ripe, but firm.
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Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2023
Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino might be considered Brunello’s younger sibling. Made from 100% select Sangiovese clones, Rosso di Montalcino offers rich, forward fruit flavors in a well-structured wine with supple tannins and good acidity for dining. The soil is calcareous and well-structured. On the nose it is intense, fresh, and fruity with typical varietal characteristics of violet, cherry, and plum. In the mouth it is elegant, balanced, with a velvety tannic texture; closes with a savoury and licorice trail.
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Castello di Verrazzano Chianti Classico 2022
The 2022 from Castello di Verrazzano is a lustrous mid ruby colour, with intense aromas and flavours representing mature red fruits such as cherry and blackberry, complemented by floral notes.The wine exhibits great balance and structure, exhibiting nuanced oak enrichment and a fine, sweet tannin.
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Castello di Verrazzano Chianti Classico Riserva 2021
Produced only in the best vintages, the “Riserva” is one of the most representative wines of the winery, and it is the top expression of Sangiovese own characteristics. Red garnet colour, scent with red fruit aromas, followed by notes of tobacco, black pepper and sweet wood, which become more complex and delicate with the ageing.
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Colognole Chianti Rufina 2022
Colognole is based in the small Chianti Rufina region, which accounts for just 3% of total Chianti production (and 40% of this is produced by the Frescobaldi family). Rufina is known for possessing the highest elevation vineyards in Chianti which explains why it is slightly cooler than Classico. The wines are also known to be very age-worthy.
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Colognole Chianti Rufina Terraelectae 2021
From the exceptional single vineyard “Le Rogaie”.
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Colognole Riserva Del Don Chianti Rufina 2018
Why ‘Riserva del Don’? In Southern Italy, from whence the family originated, tradition held that the “Don” (property owner) was to be gifted a small, but premium part of each vintage.
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Colognole Riserva Del Don Chianti Rufina 6 pk 2017
Why ‘Riserva del Don’? In Southern Italy, from whence the family originated, tradition held that the “Don” (property owner) was to be gifted a small, but premium part of each vintage.
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Montepeloso Lupo 2024
Lupo is an interesting throwback to the way Sangiovese was revealed a few decades ago. Fabio used older clones which yield much larger bunches of grapes than more modern clones. The result is a lighter expression of Sangiovese than we are accustomed. This is a really pretty and exciting wine.
$34.95