This wine combines Old World style with New World ripeness, and it explains why the two worlds can coexist in one glass. Bold acidic structure and notes of sage and dry earth support cherry and blackberry fruit, and the grip in the finish suggests pairing with saucy pasta and meat dishes – it’s more than up to the task. A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Monterey International Wine Competition.
La Chertosa, Sonoma Valley (California) Sangiovese 2018
By Rich Cook