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Beyond Chianti: Uncovering the Versatility of Sangiovese Wine 🍷

Sangiovese. The very name conjures up images of Tuscan hillsides and rustic Italian feasts. But did you know that this noble grape, while deeply rooted in Italy, is a true chameleon of the wine world, capable of producing an astonishing array of styles and flavours?

A Grape of Many Faces:

Sangiovese is renowned for its adaptability, expressing itself differently depending on where it's grown and how it's vinified. From the bright cherry notes of a youthful Chianti to the complex leather and tobacco aromas of an aged Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese never ceases to surprise and delight.

A Journey Through Italian Terroir:

While Sangiovese thrives in Tuscany, its reach extends across Italy. Each region imparts its unique character to the grape, resulting in wines of remarkable diversity.

Tuscany:
Explore the heartland of Sangiovese, from the elegant Chianti Classico to the powerful Brunello di Montalcino and the rustic charm of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Emilia-Romagna:
Discover the vibrant Sangiovese di Romagna, known for its juicy fruit and food-friendly acidity.
Umbria:
Experience the delicate floral notes and bright cherry flavours of Sangiovese from Montefalco.

Flavours to Suit Every Palate:

Sangiovese wines can range from light and fruity to intensely structured and age-worthy. Expect a captivating interplay of flavours, from vibrant red cherry and ripe plum to earthy notes of leather, tobacco, and spice.

Embark on a Sangiovese Adventure:

Explore our curated collection and experience Sangiovese wine's versatility and captivating flavours.

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Red 14

Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 75cl £32.16

With a deep, dark garnet appearance, the Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Reserva has a wonderful, mature mellowness of aroma, with subtle, woody, creamy, butterscotch nuances Beautiful, rounded juiciness on the palate, with rich, velvety texture, fresh acidity and complex layers of flavour This is excellent

Red 14

Casa Brancaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Organic 2020 75cl £67.24

Brancaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is savoury and complex, and gives the impression of being a mellow, matured wine, even while relatively young It is fine and rounded in texture, with deep, woodsy flavours and beautiful balance It could easily age for decadeshowever it is absolutely ready to enjoy straight away (give it an hour in a decanter to appreciate it at its best) This is a 100% Sangiovese, selected from a single vineyard site The wine is not necessarily made every vintage, and the specific site may vary - the criteria are that this has to be the best-performing plot in a given year, from only the best years

Red 14

Carpineto, Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 75cl £28.16

Carpineto's Chianti Classico Riserva represents the pinnacle of Tuscan winemaking tradition. This vintage showcases the house's mastery of Sangiovese, delivering a wine of considerable structure and elegance. Expect a complex bouquet of dark cherry, plum, and subtle oak, with firm tannins that promise graceful evolution over the next decade. The palate reveals layers of ripe fruit balanced by earthy undertones and a lingering finish. A benchmark Riserva that rewards both immediate enjoyment and patient cellaring. A traditionally styled Chianti Classico, velvety yet robust with earthy liquorice notes and a savoury finish

Rose 12.5

Umberto Cesari, Costa di Rose, Rubicone, Sangiovese 2024 75cl £24.55

A delicate antique-pink rose with fragrant notes of violet, wild strawberry and pomegranate Crisp and refreshing with a classic Sangiovese touch of dried plum on the finish

Red 14

Umberto Cesari, Liano, Emilia Romagna, Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon di Rubicone 2022 75cl £33.98

An impressive wine with concentrated flavours of blackcurrant and strawberries complemented by vanilla, long and intense

Red 13.5

Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico 75cl £23.95

Warm and supple with layers of violet, tobacco, black pepper and cherry Full of charm, this is beautifully balanced with a fresh and uplifting note on the finish

Red 14

Umberto Cesari, Emilia Romagna, Sangiovese Riserva 2022 75cl £24.23

Full, rich and fleshy with intense plum, leather and tobacco aromas and a long finish

Red 13

Umberto Cesari, Moma, Emilia Romagna, Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicone 2023 75cl £19.31

Inviting smoky aromas with lots of blackcurrant fruit enhanced by chocolate and rich vanilla in a soft, easy style

Red 13

Bonacchi, Chianti Riserva 2021 75cl £14.54

A traditional Chianti showing cherry fruit and notes of game and leather through to a dry finish

Red 14

Umberto Cesari, Tauleto, Emilia Romagna, Sangiovese di Rubicone 2018 75cl £59.28

An opulent, meaty and complex wine with notes of leather and incense together with raisined fruit, savoury and full-flavoured

Red 11

Novita, Rubicone, Emilia Romagna, Sangiovese 2024 75cl £10.84

A light bodied red with juicy redcurrant and cherry fruit and a fresh finish

Red 15

Badia a Coltibuono, Cultus, Chianti Classico Riserva 2019 75cl £36.90

A modern expression of Chianti showing elegant layers of balsamic notes, cherry, liquorice and chocolate with great harmony between its full texture and a lifted finish

Red 14

Frescobaldi Perano Chianti Classico 2022 75cl £23.53

Beautiful, bright ruby-red colour, simultaneously elegant and rich in depth a distinctive sour cherry fragrance Red and black berries are accompanied by floral notes such as sweet violet and asubtle, delicate spice Finally, splendid freshness Harmonic, dry, pleasant and with good tannins that improve over time, the wine finishes like velvet

Red 13.5

Pizzini Wines Nonna Gisella Sangiovese 2023 75cl £16.28

Initally the nose shows fresh cherry and dried herbs As the wine opens up in the glass we see blood plums anddark chocolate, synonymous with this wine This easy drinking Sangiovese has it all; earthiness, spiced plums, cherries, chocolate and dried Italian herbs The savoury finish is met with soft and well-balanced acidity

White 16

Carpineto, Farnito, Vinsanto del Chianti 2006 50cl £49.81

A complex dessert wine with an intense flavour of toffee apple and creme , beautifully elegant

Red 13.8

Pizzini Wines Pietra Rossa Sangiovese 2022 75cl £18.04

Brick red in colour with a cherry hue Initial notes of raspberry and red cherry on the nose which lead to spicy and earthy characters as the wine opens The palate is rich and seductive with plums, cherries, hints of leather and soft earthy notes The balance of fresh fruit and soft acidity, blended with savoury and chalky tannins, give this wine both drink now and aging capacity