Wine for the Weekend of 1/31/20 – How To Pick A Wine

Sangiovese is the Wine for the Weekend of 1/31/20

Sangiovese from anywhere in the world is the Wine for the Weekend of 1/31/20. It is the principal grape in Chianti and Brunello. No offense to Wine Enthusiast, but it is actually pronounced (san-gee-oh-VAY-zay). I encourage you to search for ones from Italy or anywhere. Please let me know what you discover. I love feedback. It is is being made in California, the Pacific Northwest and Corsica for sure. Corsica is an island off the western coast of Italy that belongs to France. Maybe you can find some from other places. It is new to most of the world outside of Italy. Even the map below from Wine Spectator is not fully updated yet

Aromas, Tastes and Pairings

Sangiovese wines offer a wide range of tastes from earthy and rustic to fruity. And, they taste like everything in between. It shows hints of flowers, herbs and leather. Fruity wines taste like cherries. It has an acidic, mouthwatering, tannic and dry finish. Eat pasta and pizza with lighter and fruitier versions. Try Italian appetizers with Chianti Classico such as hard cheeses like Asiago, roasted peppers, and fresh olives. Also, sliced meats like sopressata and prosciutto pair well. In addition, it goes well with meaty sauces like Bolognese or wild boar sauce. Wild boar sauce is common in Tuscany. You will find it on menus of top Italian restaurants. It is delicious! Also, eat roasted pork and grilled veggies. Almost any dish in an Italian restaurant pairs well.

Sangiovese Wines

See some examples of sangiovese from around the world. The first is Dievole Chianti Classico from Italy. The second is Castelli Vineyards from Ramona Valley in Southern California. The third is Leonetti Cellars from Walla Walla Valley in Washington State. The fourth is Buona Notte Cento Per Cento in Oregon. The fifth is Pizzini from Australia. Finally, the sixth is Terre Nostra Nielluciu from Corsica. The grape is called niellucciu in Corsica.