This is a real surprise. Sangioveses under $20 have typically been very unkind to me. Lose, acidic, not a lot of finesse. Those disappointments led me to the $20 and above super tuscans, and for a while, that's where I stayed. This Sangiovese is different. It is not 'distinctively sangiovese' -- instead of big, bold, earthy berries it has a measured acid and a very smooth follow through to finish. Alcohol content is low, so it was easy to drink too.
On the second day the acid does pick up more, but it still downs a Spaghetti alla Puttanesca very well. And the rest of the bottle was perfect with the well aged Piave I just bought.
Rating: Excellent, 4/5
Price: $10
Bought from: Vintage Wine Merchants, Santana Row
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