Spicewood Vineyards Sangiovese Rosé 2022

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Spicewood Vineyards
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Texas Hill Country
Retail Price: $32.99

Tasting Notes: A wonderful representation of Texas Hill country winemaking. Sourced from the Bear vineyard, this 100% sangiovese has a substantial backbone with great minerality, intriguing complexity and wonderful fruit notes of raspberries and peaches. Chill it icy cold and enjoy with a chicken Caesar salad!
Spicewood Vineyards Sangiovese Rosé 2022

Alexander Valley Vineyards Dry Rosé of Sangiovese 2022

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Dry Rosé of Sangiovese
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: AVV has been producing rosé long before it was fashionable (2005), and it certainly shows with this release. Using sangiovese as the base gives it a discernibly unique style with subtle color, floral touches on the nose and wonderful minerality. Cold fermentation in stainless steel preserves the elegant fruit notes of watermelon and strawberries. Perfect “P” wine for the porch, patio or pool!
Alexander Valley Vineyards Dry Rosé of Sangiovese 2022

Altesino Sangiovese 2013

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Altesino
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino
Retail Price: $65.00

Tasting Notes: A wine that can exceed your expectations. The 2013 took a few minutes to open up, but when it did, it was singing. The aromatics of earth, tobacco and leather were met on the palate with rustic notes of fruit and tannin. I was actually sad when I realized the bottle was empty. 
Altesino Sangiovese 2013

Mocali Rosso de Montalcino 2017

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Mocalli
Fanciful Name: Rosso di Montalcino
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Rosso di Montalcino
Retail Price: $20.45

Tasting Notes: 100% sangiovese, rich and full of flavor. Medium bodied, with earthy overtones. Slight tannin with smooth finish. Organic.
Mocali Rosso de Montalcino 2017

Boscarelli Il Nocio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016

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Boscarelli
Fanciful Name: Boscarelli IL
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Retail Price: $120.00

Tasting Notes: This absolutely outstanding Tuscan wine from one of the area's most renown producers is a world-class example of sangiovese. It is profoundly elegant and supple, with structure and body, creating a balanced, wonderful wine. A very special bottle.
Boscarelli Il Nocio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016

Parmoleto Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva 2016

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Parmoleto
Fanciful Name: Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva
Varietal: Sangiovese Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Montecucco
Retail Price: $55.00

Tasting Notes: A superb wine from on the less-well known regions in Tuscany, this sangiovese riserva provides plenty of quality. Aging in large casks allows the dark, rich fruit to shine, with a touch of added structure. An excellent introduction to the wines of this region.
Parmoleto Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva 2016

Famiglia Castellani Sangiovese 2016

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Famiglia Castellani
Fanciful Name: Chianti Classico
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Retail Price: $16.00

Tasting Notes: Always a solid wine and great value, this new vintage hits it out of the park. Dark red cherry and crushed blueberries fill the mouth with a slightly more modern feel. Showing great balance, the finish is sprinkled with dried herbs and subtle spices. An amazing value makes this an every-day wine that would love to be paired with pizza, or dressed up for short ribs.
Famiglia Castellani Sangiovese 2016

Frecobaldi Rèmole Toscana Rosso 2019

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Marchesi de Frescobaldi
Fanciful Name: Pian di Rèmole
Varietal: Sangiovese Blend
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Toscana
Retail Price: $12.00

Tasting Notes: Year after year, this wine does not disappoint. A blend of mostly sangiovese with a dash of cabernet sauvignon for structure, it is soft and fruity, but has enough backbone to stand up to substantial dishes.
Frecobaldi Rèmole Toscana Rosso 2019

Bellini Chianti 2020

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Bellini
Fanciful Name: Bellini Chianti
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Chianti
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Fresh red-fruit focused, with a hint of a rustic edge to the secondary flavors. The deep cherry notes are intense on the nose and palate, making the enjoyable nature of this chianti plain and interesting.
Bellini Chianti 2020

Fattoria le Pupille Sangiovese 2016

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Fattoria le Pupille
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Morellino di Scansano
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Finding Morellino can often be tough in some markets, but I sure am glad I found this one. The blend is 90% sangiovese rounded out with 10% cabernet. I’m not sure what cabernet is bringing to the party here, other than to prop the wine up a bit, but the sangio is doing all the lovely work. Exotic aromas of red flowers and rustic red fruits abound from this lovely wine. Subtle mushroom and sweet damp earth also give way to an even-more-enticing taste. The depth of the palate on this wine is broad and silky, with tart-yet-sweet cherry and plum. What a winner on many fronts.
Fattoria le Pupille Sangiovese 2016

Maryhill Rose of Sangiovese 2018

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Maryhill
Fanciful Name: Rose of Sangiovese
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $17.00

Tasting Notes: A beautiful pink in the glass, this Sangiovese rosé is a lovely mixture of bright red fruit, floral notes, subtle spice. The wine is bright enough to pair with a wide variety of dishes, elevating the entire meal.
Maryhill Rose of Sangiovese 2018

Tesoro della Regina Sangiovese 2015

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Tesoro della Regina
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Bursting with flavor, this delicious wine offers lovely, fresh notes of cherry that are seamlessly balanced by supple tannins. Medium-bodied with silky texture, this perfectly pairs with your favorite food or is enjoyable all on its own.
Tesoro della Regina Sangiovese 2015