Top Picks for Sangiovese

Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry tobacco, cocoa, and vintage leather with a tannic, racy, dry full body and a warming, very long finish revealing notes of cranberry sage jam, rose hip, cured meats, and juniper with firm, well-integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. Complexity abounds in this Brunello; easily pair with show-stopping meals or allow it to unfold in the glass over long conversations.

Awards: '2021 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $15 and Under' Best Value Tuscan Red

Burnt sienna color. Aromas and flavors of leather, rose, black tea, fresh thyme, sandalwood, and dried cherries with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, complex, long finish that exhibits shades of hibiscus with well-integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. A delicious, well-integrated Brunello that will continue to improve with age.

Medium brick red color. Aromas of salami, cranberry, mixed red fruit compote, buttercream, and cedar with a supple, full body and a polished, interesting, medium-length balsamic, tart cherry, brine, bay leaf, cedar, black tea, blood orange, and dried herbs finish with coating, firm, well-integrated tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A layered, charming Sangiovese that is precisely balanced and ready for all manner of food pairings.

Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate covered cherries, fresh rosemary, espresso, and incense with a lightly tannic, dry medium-to-full body and a warming, intricate, long finish manifesting notes of cranberries, blackberry, black licorice, and tart cherry with well-integrated, firm tannins and moderate oak flavor. A complex Super Tuscan of strength and finesse; will develop further in bottle.

Medium garnet color. Aromas and flavors of baked strawberry, red cherry, leather, smoked meat, green olive, cherry cola, vanilla, and Chinese five spice with a supple, lively, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length finish displaying notes of fresh cranberries, blonde roast coffee, tomato leaf, and pimento peppers with fine, well-integrated tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A fruity, bright, and tangy Sangiovese that will shine at any meal al fresco.

Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate-covered blueberries, Swisher Sweets, and vanilla creme with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium body and an even, interesting, medium-long finish with nuances of honey-cranberry toast with moderate oak flavor. A flashy, new world Sangiovese expression that’s sure to please lovers of bold, fruity California wines.

Brick red color. Attractive aromas and flavors of amarena cherry, rose petal, terra cotta, and olive with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a graceful, delightful, medium-length finish that exhibits notes of marinated strawberry and toasted spices. A savory and transportive Tuscan red.

Dark dusty ruby color. Aromas of ripe cassis, vanilla, and tobacco with a slightly chewy, vibrant, medium-to-full body and an effortless, intriguing, medium-long cherry, roasted beets and kale, walnuts, and black tea finish. A fruit-forward, berry-accented Chianti with lots of toasty oak.

Dark dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of fresh turned soil, tanning leather, vanilla, brown sugar, clove, blackberry, pomegranate, and stewed plums with a satiny, racy, dry medium-to-full body and a tingling, stimulating, medium-length finish that shows overtones of cola, plum pudding, peppercorn, and menthol with fine, well-integrated tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A bold, juicy California Sangiovese that has a nice sense of place.

Dusty ruby color. Aromas of blistered cherries, sweet pickled beets, and marjoram with a supple, vibrant, dry medium body and an even, medium-length tangy raspberries and roasted vegetables finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A rustic Sangiovese with big acid; a simple red to enliven any Italian meal.