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Wine Details
Price:
$20.00 per bottle
Description:
We can't call our Sangiovese a Chianti because only wines produced in the Chianti region of Italy may be called by that name. But, we followed strictly the wine making methodology used in Tuscany in creating our 2004 Sangiovese. It is a Chianti in every respect with the exception that it was made in Texas with grapes grown in Texas. Pair it with pasta, salmon or your favorite spicy dish.
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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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