{"title":"SANGIOVESE SAMPLER","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chiara-condello-predappio-romagna-sangiovese-2020-copy","title":"Chiara Condello 'Predappio' Romagna Sangiovese 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is red-black in the glass, showing ample depth of pigmentation.  This is no doubt from the long 15-25 day maceration.  From the glass, aromas of dark fruits, blueberries and black berries, mingle with subtle hints of leather and tobacco.  On the palate the wine is broad and structured, with a mouthfull of round, chewy tannins.  The acidity is present, but notably softer than you might expect. This wine drinks like a Chianti Gran Selezione at 1\/2 the price.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiara Condello is a young winemaker located in the town of Predappio in Emilia-Romagna, specifically Romagna. Emilia and Romagna are lumped together into a broader administrative region, but from the fall of the Roman Empire until the unification of Italy, they had always been separate in history, culture, and dialect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiara owns seven hectares of land, 4.8 of which are planted to Sangiovese, and the rest are split between woods and olive trees.  Her family also makes wine in Predappio under their own label called Condè, but Chiara works in her own way, with her own vineyards and own cellar.  Her first vintage was 2015, and in short time she’s combined her bright-eyed enthusiasm with a clear vision of what her Sangiovese should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomagna is no stranger to Sangiovese; many ampelographers believe it originates here and not in Tuscany. Predappio is one of twelve villages that give their names to Sangiovese subzones authorized as of the 2011 vintage. It is located in the foothills of the Apennines, and is characterized by a sedimentary soil called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003espungone\u003c\/em\u003e, which is relatively young (three million years old, from the Pliocene epoch).  It contains abundant, intact shells of marine life, often quite large, and is chunky and porous, held together by a calcareous sandstone “cement.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Romagna Sangiovese with an authorized subzone on the label must be 95% Sangiovese, with lower yields and more stringent aging requirements compared to a regular Romagna Sangiovese.  Chiara’s two wines—a ‘normale’ and a Riserva called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLe Lucciole\u003c\/em\u003e—are both 100% Sangiovese and go above and beyond what is required by the appellation.  Farming is organic since the beginning, making use of cover crops and the occasional application of horse manure.  In the cellar, Chiara draws inspiration from the late Giulio Gambelli, often using open-top fermenters with extended maceration (sometimes with whole clusters), and a preference for aging in large neutral vessels.  The results show the nuances and energy that Sangiovese lovers can’t live without!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52278287794461,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1528\/1349\/files\/ChiaraCondelloPreddappo.png?v=1785212476"},{"product_id":"castello-di-meleto-chianti-classico-riserva-2021","title":"Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Riserva 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCastello di Meleto is a complex and fascinating reality where history, wine, and tourism intertwine. Located in Gaiole in Chianti, 30 km from Siena and 60 km from Florence, in the heart of Chianti Classico, one of the most well-known Italian wine areas in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe history of Castello di Meleto is quite unique, and it has passed through different eras over the centuries. Its connection with wine began in the 11th century with the Benedictine monks, but it was in 1256 that the first written mention of its name appeared. Since then, the external appearance of the castle has remained almost unchanged: at first sight, the fortress appears perfectly intact.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe mission of Viticola Toscana was to move away from a more industrialized agricultural approach of the 1960s and rediscover the ancient roots of wine production. Viticola Toscana is the realization of a dream shared by many individuals who, pooling their resources and savings, accomplished something extraordinary. That is why, more than anywhere else, the highest value at Castello di Meleto is attributed to people.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chianti Classico Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis the result of the selection of the best hand-picked grapes, from the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 sub-zones of Casi, Meleto, Poggiarso, Moci and San Pietro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result is a combination that best holds together the real\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esoul of Meleto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the variety of its terroir and its microclimates and the magnificent complexity of the most iconic wine in the area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e92 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eVinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003ePowerful and strapping, the 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva is super-expressive right out of the gate. Iron, orange peel, licorice, chalk and white pepper bring out the wilder side of Sangiovese. I would give this a year or two in bottle, as the tannins are a bit imposing at this stage. There's certainly plenty to look forward to. Savory accents linger on the close. 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mexcor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52391806730525,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1528\/1349\/files\/meletochiantireserva.jpg?v=1784920294"},{"product_id":"fontalpino-chianti-classico-2018-closeout-copy","title":"Fontalpino Chianti Classico 2019","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003eA lovely example of a pure Sangiovese, red with purple reflections, with interesting aromas of plum, cherry, and currant. Rich on the palate, turning slightly savory with 7 years of age.  Still maintaining its intensity and freshness.  It is persistent, pleasing and versatile with great balance and finish. Pair with salami, cold cuts and Pecorino cheese.\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdProReviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pipProdProReviews_headline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e92 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003eA Chianti Classico with cherry and light burnt-orange character. It’s medium-bodied with light tannins and a fresh finish. 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Medium-bodied and fresher than the 2019, this wine is well-balanced and expressive, it reveals notes of berry fruits, cherry, and light spices, leaving a warm and comforting impression reminiscent of a gentle embrace. 2019-2021 provides a great opportunity for a mini-vertical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdProReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e92 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003eThe organic 2021 Chianti Classico Fontalpino is 100% Sangiovese that starts off in neutral cement and stainless steel and finishes in tonneaux for 12 months of aging. Fruit is sourced from across three sites, totaling 20 hectares of vines, with sandy and loamy limestone-based soils in warm Castelnuovo Berardenga. This is a terrific value bottle with dark cherry and fruit that is amply framed by earthy sensations and a hint of toasted nut.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mexcor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52583111950621,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1528\/1349\/files\/jwm1ztke6ttkr5lislbs.jpg?v=1700024285"},{"product_id":"avignonese-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-docg-2021","title":"Avignonese Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipProdMakerNote_headline\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, this wine shows a vibrant color with purplish-red highlights and releases aromas of small red berries, pomegranate, and the unmistakable violet character typical of fine Sangiovese, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and tomato leaf. 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