Sangiovese, Montepulciano
75cl * 13.0% ABV * Marche, Italy
The workhorse central Italian grape varieties Sangiovese and Montepulciano are frequently blended together to produce bright and structured cherry-scented wines. When mellowed in French oak, as here, the plush fruit-driven palate is bolstered by vanilla bean and leather notes, as well as a bit of tannic bite on the finish. Just the sort of quaffer for slow-braised, wintry dishes or a fully loaded pizza.