As you may recall, earlier in the year, TY fled the country to avoid having to drink wine with me. (She claimed it was something to do with a job opportunity, but I’m sceptical.) In the spring, she said she’d be back for a visit. She also said she was in a Sangiovese phase. So I ordered a Sangiovese for when she came to visit. Alas, she never was able to make it. Finally, abandoning the last shreds of hope for a visit in the immediate future, I decided it was time to try this wine. On my own. Without TY. Here are my thoughts.
In the glass
Deep ruby or red or something. It’s dark enough that I don’t think the actual colour matters that much. Although I keep wondering. Garnet? Yeah, that will work. Fades towards the rim. At any rate, it’s a deep red wine colour.
The nose
Something very faint. Perhaps black cherries, but that might be because I know I’m smelling (or trying to) Sangiovese, and cherries are its hallmark. I’m pretty sure there’s something else as well. Perhaps a hint of cedar, or even spices like cinnamon.
The palate
Medium body. It actually feels a bit watery around the edges, if that makes sense. It probably doesn’t, but that’s the only way I can describe it. It also, despite the age, comes across as ‘bright.’ It’s juicy. It has a decently long finish. A bit of acidity, and the tannins are smooth.
The main flavour on the palate is cherries. Mostly dark ones with a bit of maraschino as well.
In the end, I think it’s not bad, but it’s unremarkable.
Rating
Yummy. It’s wine. As I noted, it’s fine. It’s nice enough. I think it goes slightly better with food. Egg mayonnaise, as I recall. Homemade. Also yummy. But in the end, it doesn’t do much for me. I don’t dislike it, I just think there are nicer wines to drink out there.
Sustainability
Biodynamic, organic
The technical info
13.5%, Sangiovese. £21 from Buonvino.