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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  • Castello-di-Verrazzano-Chianti-Classico

    Castello di Verrazzano Chianti Classico 2021

    2021 marks the first year the wine is 100% Sangiovese. The Chianti Classico 2021 is a ruby red colour with purple reflections. The wine opens with a bouquet of plum, cherry and blackberry complimented by aromas of iris, violet and wild herbs. The wine presents a good tannic structure on the palate with lingering flavours of red fruit and mild oak. It will improve with mid-term cellaring.

    $33.95
  • Castello-di-Verrazzano-Chianti-Classico-375ml

    Castello di Verrazzano Chianti Classico 375 mL 2021

    2021 marks the first year the wine is 100% Sangiovese. The Chianti Classico 2021 is a ruby red colour with purple reflections. The wine opens with a bouquet of plum, cherry and blackberry complimented by aromas of iris, violet and wild herbs. The wine presents a good tannic structure on the palate with lingering flavours of red fruit and mild oak. It will improve with mid-term cellaring.

    $21.95
  • Colognole Chianti Rufina 2021

    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.

    $25.50
  • Colognole-Riserva-Del-Don-Chianti-Rufina

    Colognole Riserva Del Don Chianti Rufina 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.

    $41.95
  • La-Togata-Jacopus-Rosso-Di-Montalcino

    La Togata Jacopus Rosso Di Montalcino 2022

    Montalcino is starting to resemble a desert. So says Eric Guido in Vinous. This shifting climate reality has set the stage wherein, for some vintages, minimum Brunello aging requirements can be excessive given the nature of the berries and juice extracted. Rosso di Montalcino, given it less restrictive requirements, offers winemakers an option to balance the wine produced relative to the vintage character.

    $35.95
  • Montepeloso Alpha 2021

    Alpha is a Rosso di Toscana produced from younger vines between 8 and 20 years of age. It is Fabio Chiarelotto’s newest creation, and once again goes in a direction unlike many other Rosso di Toscana wines from the Etruscan Coast.

    $28.50

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