2017 Sangiovese
Sangiovese
OR - Umpqua Valley
$36.00 / 750 mL Bottle
- Alcohol 13.3%
- pH 3.55
- Titratable Acid 6.2
- Bottling Date July 2019
The Wine: The wine displays a brilliant medium ruby color and is a fruit lovers paradise. Opens with a burst of warm strawberry jam and fresh cherries. A laser focused purity of flavor cascades through the mouth with voluptuous red fruits and ripe orange blossom tea. This deftly balanced wine is a great Italian-style alternative to Pinot Noir and pairs fantastically with many of the same foods; try with it Cedar Plank Salmon, Chicken Fettuccine, or Lamb Mushroom Risotto.
Notes
The grapes are first sorted by hand and then de-stemmed without crushing to maintain close to 100% whole berries. The grapes then fall by gravity into open-topped vats. They are hand-punched twice a day during fermentation to gently extract the flavors while minimizing tannins. The grapes are then pressed as gently as possible in a computer-controlled press and the resulting wine is settled for a few days before being racked to French barrels for 18 months of aging.
Maker Name
Marc Girardet
Vineyard/Orchard Name
Shale Rock Vineyards