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Sangiovese is the most widely planted red wine grape variety in Italy but really reaches the heights of its powers in Tuscany. Sangiovese has been produced in Mudgee for over 30 years. Di Lusso Estate has a small block in its vineyard.
The Sangiovese is lightish ruby red colour - fairly typical of a variety not known for its strong colour. The wine is quite aromatic, with lifted cherry alongside the typical savoury aromas of thyme, rosemary and aniseed. The palate is medium bodied, with fine acid structure and nicely drying tannins without being aggressive. There is a hint of cedar amid the cherry, raspberry and aniseed flavours. This release will mature into dried herbs and cedar with some bottle age.
Sangiovese is well known as a wine for simple meats, whether by way of a sirloin steak or a spaghetti bolonaise
2005 Sangiovese - Tasting Notes and more information… |
