Sangiovese
Sangiovese is Italy’s most planted red grape variety, however it is in Tuscany where it excels. There are actually two families of Sangiovese: Grosso from which we get Brunello; and Piccolo grown in the rest of the region. Sangiovese is a slow grower, ripening late - even into October. It is a thin-skinned variety prone to rot but it is naturally high in alcohol and tannin when ripe and high in acidity when it is not. It is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon to form the Super Tuscans. Both the Americas have adopted this variety, particularly Argentina and California, though the wines are quite different to Tuscan wines in style. In Australia is works well though it is not widely planted.
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Amanti del Vino Sangiovese, Rubicone IGT 2010
Product Code: IR09510
This has juicy, soft fruit with hints of black cherries and plums. Attractive, easy going wine from Emilia-Romagna. More »
Rubicone
Italy
Sangiovese/Brunello
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
12.0%
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Tripe with tomato and mint
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Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Geografico 2011
Product Code: IR03311
Brick red in colour with a nose of cherries and spice, this great value Chianti comes from the hills around Siena and is made by the excellent Geografico co-operative. Medium body and mild tannins make it all too easy to drink. More »
Chianti
Italy
Sangiovese/Brunello
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Lasagna
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Rosso di Montepulciano DOCG, Duca di Sasseta 2010
Product Code: IR10910
Aromatic and fruity, juicy and attractive on the palate with plenty of red and black fruit and soft tannins giving balance on the finish. Very attractive. More »
Tuscany/Toscana
Italy
Sangiovese/Brunello
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Pork chops with mustard mash
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Chianti DOCG, Wicker Flask, Duca di Sasseta 2011 - 50cl
Product Code: IR10811C
Soft and flavoursome Chianti with good depth, red fruit and easy tannins on the finish. This winery makes modern style wines that are very drinkable. In this wine they recognise Chianti's history of the wicker flask that is so synonymous of the region. More »
Tuscany/Toscana
Italy
Sangiovese/Brunello
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Fagioli beans stewed 'al fiasco' with peppers and tomatoes
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Chianti DOCG, Wicker Flask, Duca di Sasseta 2010 - 50cl
Product Code: IR10810C
Soft and flavoursome Chianti with good depth, red fruit and easy tannins on the finish. This winery makes modern style wines that are very drinkable. In this wine they recognise Chianti's history of the wicker flask that is so synonymous of the region. More »
Tuscany/Toscana
Italy
Sangiovese/Brunello
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Fagioli beans stewed 'al fiasco' with peppers and tomatoes
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Coriole Sangiovese/Shiraz, McLaren Vale 2011
Product Code: AR11011
This medium bodied wine has redcurrant and cherry fruit on the nose and palate which is backed up by a delicious hint of dark chocolate and a soft juicy, minty finish. More »
McLaren Vale
Australia
Sangiovese/Brunello
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Pan-fried calves liver with caramelised onions and fresh herbs
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Sesti Grangiovese, Toscana IGT, Castello di Argiano 2010
Product Code: IR03510
The Sesti family uses the Sangiovese grapes that don't go into their Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino for this exceptionally good value red with its ripe, gamey flavours that linger in the mouth. Delicious wine! More »
Montalcino
Italy
Sangiovese/Brunello
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Roast saddle of rabbit with celeriac purée
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Montefalco Rosso DOC, Rocca di Fabbri 2009
Product Code: IR10109
A big wine with masses of explosive flavours, black cherries and well defined tannins. This estate was created in 1984 by local businessman Pietro Vitali and now extends to 60 hectares around the old town of Montefalco. More »
Montefalco
Italy
Sangiovese/Brunello
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Fillet of beef flambéed in Marsala with ham and cheese
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Selvarella, Orcia Rosso DOC, Colleoni, Santa Maria 2010
Product Code: IR10510
From a vineyard south of Montalcino, this cracking Italian red is packed with chunky cherry fruit and beautifully balanced by acidity and a backbone of ripe tannins. Certified organic and produced without the use of sulphur dioxide as a preservative. More »
Tuscany/Toscana
Italy
Sangiovese/Brunello
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Wild boar sausages
