2014 Sangiovese

Sangiovese is widely known as the grape of central Italy. The literal translation of Sangiovese is "blood of Jupiter," who was the Roman god of light, sky, the state and it's laws, and this grape variety is believed to date back to Roman times. To us the name is not a surprise, as Sangiovese produces juice and wine that is quite red in comparison to many other varieties. 

The Sangiovese grape is a bit of a chameleon and there are many different mutations of the variety all over Italy, which results in very different tasting wines. Our Sangiovese is a Brunello Clone that originates from Montalcino, the center of the Toscana wine growing region. 

AROMATICS

Earth, strawberry, plum, floral, nutty, cherry, violets

FLAVORS

Cherry, plum, fig, smoke, tomato, leather, tea leaf

CHARACTER PROFILE

Medium body, crisp acidic, dry tannins, full flavor, smooth

PRODUCTION NOTES

Our Sangiovese is a Brunello Clone that originates from Montalcino, the center of the Toscana wine growing region. 

FOOD PAIRING

Gnocchi with sage and butter, lamb chops, tuscan white bean soup

CHEESE PAIRING

Gorgonzola Dolce, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Chevre, Dry Jack, Fontina, Provolone

AWARDS

Double Gold, Best Micro Red: 2018 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition

Silver Medal: 2018 Monterey International Wine Competition