Sangiovese is the other great red grape of Italy, Nebbiolo being the other. It is believed that it has been planted here since Roman times, originating in Tuscany where it is the primary red wine grape grown today. There are a number of different Sangiovese varieties which produce red wines of different character. The best is usually considered to be a strain of Sangiovese Grosso called Brunello which is used to make Brunello di Montalcino in a tiny area of Tuscany. These wines are very big and bold and age very well. Chianti is the most famous of the wines made with Sangiovese, an area also located in Tuscany. Sangiovese is also grown in other regions of the world like California and Australia but Italy always seems to have the best Sangiovese wines. Wherever they are from you should buy Sangiovese wines, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino at the Ultimate Wine Shop.
The ruby red color of this wine tends toward garnet with age. The bouquet displays ample aromas of violet, wild berries, tobacco, chocolate and vanilla. On the palate, Altesino Brunello is rich, full-bodied and velvety. With juicy tannins framing a balanced acidity, this Brunello is the wine of choice for ... more
One of the most sought-after wines from Montalcino, Montosoli is consistently a blockbuster red. Its intense ruby red color tends toward elegant garnet with age. On the nose, it shows its complex personality with a delicious blend of black cherry, raspberry, violets, licorice, vanilla and black pepper. Extremely enticing, opulent ... more
Color: Ruby red, intense, limpid, brilliant.
Bouquet: Fine, persistent, elegant and pleasantly
fruity and fragrant.
Flavor: Structured with a harmonic and velvety
texture, resulting with a pleasant vinous finish. more
Black pepper, coffee, chocolate, vanilla, plums and bottled fruit aromas follow each other continually in Solaia 2003. The wine is strikingly elegant with nicely blended tannins supporting the sensation of sweetness and weight. The tasting does not reveal harshness, and the balance shows distinctive sweetness from the riper grapes. Hints ... more
Luminous ruby color. Forest berries, spices, leather, moist earth and dried plum, layered in the aroma. Soft, round taste, well-balanced acidity and clean and persistent aftertaste. Very pleasing, and ready to drink. more
Dark in color, with opulent aromas of raisin, dried dark fruits and vanilla bean. Full-bodied, with rich, velvety tannins. A big style of Chianti. Best from 2011 through 2015. more
The Bracco Chianti Classico has its roots in the most prestigious area of Tuscany. This is truly an elegant wine with fruit that is up front on the palate with a taste that reminds one of black cherry or plum. By aging the wine in new Slovenian Oak Barrels for ... more
A Rosso di Montalcino that is sound and uncompromising, without that sense of inferiority that is often obvious in the wines of this category from certain major producers. Ours is a genuine Montalcino that stands out for the harmonious balance and refinement of its bouquet and palate, perfectly at home ... more
Color: ruby red, garnet reflections on aging.
Bouquet: intense with hints of violets, berries and cherries.
Flavor: velvety, well rounded, full bodied and well balanced. more
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted. Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time. All pricing and availability subject to change. Artwork does not necessarily represent items for sale.
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