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Wine Details
Price:
$24.00 per bottle
Description:
This is our fourth vintage of Sangiovese from Ranchita Canyon Vineyard in northern Paso Robles. We continue to marvel at the quality of this site, and the concentration and persistence of flavors it creates. The palate displays supple tannins softened by over 12 months in the barrel. THe wine drinks well now, yet has the acidity and structure to age quite gracefully for up to a decade if desired.
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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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