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Wine Details
Price:
$22.00 per bottle
Description:
Our first vineyard-designated Sangiovese is luscious with dark fruit, and is pure pleasure from start to smooth, lingering finish. Tones of black cherry and hints of mocha and sweet plum are balanced by medium oak. Chandler Reach Vineyard produces exceptional fruit on a unique north-facing slope above the Yakima River that allows for extended ripening in the cool autumn days. Very versatile food pairings: red meats, grilled salmon, tomato-anything (Cappelletti in Red Clam Sauce is delicious!)
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Varietal Definition
Sangiovese:
Sanguis Jovis, the Latin origin for the varietal name, literally means “blood of Jove.” Sangiovese is one of the oldest known varietals and it is likely that ancient Etruscan winemakers cultivated it, although the first literary reference to Sangiovese was in 1722. Sangiovese is probably indigenous to Tuscany, whose most famous wine is Chianti. Chianti is a blend that currently contains a minimum of 90% Sangiovese.Sangiovese thrives in hot dry climates. Because these climatic criteria generally enhance quantity, rather than quality, it takes careful cultivation and winemaking techniques to produce really excellent wine from this grape.
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