2004 Sangiovese from Alexander Valley

Price: $28.00    Review Date: 2007-04-08

VineSugar Review:

Rustic earty aromas leather rich soil with red berries simple flavors VERY approachable very smooth with a long finish of full tannins

Winemaker Notes

As the oldest grower of Sangiovese in California, we have found that the best results are obtained when this grape is planted on unforgiving soils. The thin topsoils at our Home Ranch in Alexander Valley naturally devigorize the vines providing the lower yields necessary to succeed with this variety. In addition to the site, the other part of what makes our Sangiovese special are clones that Edoardo left us. Sourced from neighboring experimental vineyards at Italian Swiss Colony, these clones came to this country in the late 1800's. Of these four, we have chosen the smallest berry clone to represent the largest portion of our plantings.

Initial aromas of dark fruits and savory spices suggest blueberries, cherries and hints of anise. Our Sangiovese strives to be aromatically complex, deep in flavor and structured with balanced acidity and ripe tannins. It pairs well with red or mushroom-based sauces, pasta, grilled fish and meats.

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Wine Profile

Winery
Seghesio Family Vineyards
Vintage
2004
Varietal
Sangiovese
Composition
Fifteen months aging in French oak barrels; 30% new
Appellation
Alexander Valley