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Wine Details
Price:
$24.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2002 Sangiovese comes from the Goodwin Vineyard in the Ranchita Canyon area of Northern Paso Robles, just south of the Monterey county line. The results of plentiful sunshine is evident in the powerful fruit flavors experienced in this swarthy, well balanced, California style, Italian Red. The Grapes were harvested at peak flavor, destemmed and fermented in 200 gallon open top fermentors. The must was hand punched on an extended maceration, pressed lightly, and the wine aged in French oak for 12 months. Concentrated stone fruit with hints of strawberry.
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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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