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From: In Good Taste - Wednesday Sep 08,2021 11:18 pm

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Wine Of The Month: Sangiovese

Fall is just around the corner and we are celebrating all September by highlighting a standout red in our Wild Child Collection. Learn more about what makes this wine unique, plus save 15% off your order of Sangiovese!

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Get to Know Sangio...

1. Sangiovese pronunciation, “san-jo-vay-zay,” means “blood of Jupiter” or “blood of Jove” in Italian, named by monks for the Roman god Jupiter.

2. Sangiovese is the Italian wine that has put Tuscany on the map. As the Latin name implies, the red wines of Tuscany are closely tied to religion and art. Sangiovese also has humble roots as a popular “table” wine.

3. Corsica produces a variety of Sangiovese called Nielluccio that reflects the specific terroir of this French island. The shrubland of Corsica gives these wines a “maquis characteristic” reflective of the terroir where sage, juniper, heath trees, oak, and myrtle grow in abundance.

4. Four of the most important Italian reds- Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and vino nobile di Montepulciano- come from Tuscany. All four contain a large percentage of Sangiovese.

Tasting Notes: Quality Sangiovese wines have lots of acid, firm tannins, and balance on the palate. Cherries and black stonefruit are typical primary notes, with tomato leaf and dried herbs as secondary. Oak aging adds complexity and richness, leading to notes of plums and wild raspberries. Discover pairing recommendations and more...