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A vibrant style, this features strawberry, cherry, floral and mineral flavors, with hints of tobacco, iron and...
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Fontalloro is exquisite in 2017. It is also such a contrast to the Rancia, as the two wines could not possibly be...
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The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is a dense, packed wine. It is also surprisingly, almost...
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At first glance, Montesodi is a brilliant ruby red. On the nose, it begins with fruity notes of blackberry and...
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Plenty of complexity to this, with cherry, plum, blackberry and hints of cedar and stone. Full-bodied with layered,...
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Only the healthiest, highest-quality clusters of Sangiovese are destined for Giodo’s Brunello di Montalcino. The...
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A gorgeous offering, this opens with enticing scents of ripe woodland berries, blue flowers, new leather and baking...
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This is one of the icon wines of the appellation. The Il Marroneto 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie...
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The Isole e Olena 2017 Cepparello is one of the great Sangiovese-based wines of the vintage. From a growing season...
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The biggest of these three wines, the 2017 Chianti Classico Porcacciamiseria is rich and generous on the palate, with...
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The 2017 Chianti Classico Lamole PuntodiVista is intensely aromatic and lifted, almost suggestive of whole clusters....
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Black cherries with some floral and mushroom character, following through to a medium-bodied, compressed and...
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One of the best wines of the vintage, this stunner opens with compelling aromas of new leather, forest floor,...
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Loamy clay, plum and cherry flavors are the highlights of this firm, slightly rigid red, with red fruit accents of...
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Aromas of crushed mint, pressed rose and perfumed berry mingle with warm spice in this dazzling red. Thanks to some...
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This red offers a mix of cherry, strawberry, floral and earth aromas and flavors. Tips to the dry, dusty tannins in...
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Carignan Mencia Sangiovese 2017

Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.

The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.