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Aromas of bright berry fruit and violets merge with zesty spice and intense juicy flavors of ripe raspberry, plum and...
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100% Sangiovese from three vineyards parcels between 150m and 350m above sea level, with a north/northeast exposure....
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Le Lucciole is Chiara's Riserva. It's 100% Sangiovese sourced from a parcel of 0.8 hectares planted at a density of...
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Color: Intense ruby red with a tendency to purple. Aroma: Characteristic, intense, fruity. Flavor: Dry, warm,...
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Appearance: Intense ruby red. Bouquet: Rich aromas of wild forest berry and cherry, along with star anise and smooth...
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The 2021 Sangiovese Romagna Superiore Campo di Mezzo lifts from the glass with an inviting mix of blackberries and...
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Appearance: Brilliant ruby red. Bouquet: Intense fragrances of succulent red berry-fruit and dark cherry, with notes...
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Appearance: Dense ruby red. Bouquet: Elegant and delicate, with nuances of fruit, red rose petals, black pepper, and...
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Bottle: $29.03
100% Sangiovese from three vineyards parcels between 150m and 350m above sea level, with a north/northeast exposure....

Sangiovese Italy Emilia-Romagna

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.

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Emilia-Romagna is one of Italy's best loved wine regions, and this northern region of one of the world's great wine countries has been associated with fine wine making and superb viticulture for an astonishing length of time. Indeed, wine has most probably been made in Emilia-Romagna for almost three thousand years, and as one might imagine, such an ancient and respected wine region remains today deeply traditional and proud, with wineries determined to protect the region's status and reputation as a region of quality and distinction. With twenty-two DOC's, and two DOCG's, Emilia-Romagna is very much a home of quality wines, and there is a fairly even percentage of red wine and white wine grapes being grown in the region's expansive and beautiful vineyards.