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SENSALE
2019 Syrah, Terra Siciliane IGT
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Category: Regional Other Italian Red
Date Tasted:
10/5/2020
Country: Italy
Alcohol: 13%
Organically Grown Grapes
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86 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$14
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SENSALE
2019 Syrah, Terra Siciliane IGT
Pair this wine with:
Category: Regional Other Italian Red
Date Tasted:
10/5/2020
Country: Italy
Alcohol: 13%
Dark dusty ruby color. Fruity aromas of black tea, fruit leather, cedar, dried figs and dates, and fruitcake with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, medium-length sassafras, thyme, and peppercorns finish with firm tannins and light oak flavor. A big rich red that warms the soul.
Tasting Info
Style:
Juicy & Smooth & Rich & Full
Aroma:
black tea, fruit leather, cedar, dried figs and dates, and fruitcake
Flavor:
sassafras, thyme, and peppercorns
Sweetness:
Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy:
Now with food and on its own
Pairing:
Ribs, Beef Teriyaki, Steak Fajitas
Bottom Line:
A big rich red that warms the soul.
The Producer
Cantine Europa
SS 115 Km 42
39 -+39 0923 961632
www.cantineeuropa.it
Their Portfolio
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(Italy) $20.00.
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Eughenès 2016 Red Blend, Terra Siciliane IGT
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Punta In Alto 2019 Pinot Grigio, Terra Siciliane IGT
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ROCENO 2019 Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC
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12.5%
(Italy) $12.00.
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ROCENO 2019 Rosè, Nerello Mascalese, Terra Siciliane IGT
12%
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87
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SENSALE 2019 Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC
13%
(Italy) $14.00.
86
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SENSALE 2019 Syrah, Terra Siciliane IGT
13%
(Italy) $14.00.
87
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SENSALE 2019 Chardonnay, Terre Siciliane IGP
12.5%
(Italy) $14.00.
Regional Other Italian Red
Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
About
Regional Other Italian Red
There are red wines produced in every region in Italy, from the far north to the island of Sicily in the south. Many of these reds have a good deal of spice, as well as good acidity; some of them are meant for consumption upon release, while others are meant for many years of cellaring.
Among the most singular of these Italian regional reds are those from Abruzzo, produced from the Montepulciano grape. Deeply colored with plum and black fruit flavors, these are medium-bodied wines with tobacco and spice notes that are good values and can be consumed upon release.
There are also some beautiful reds in Sicily, especially the fragrant and fruit-driven Frappato, which has very light tannins. Nero d'Avola is a spicier, more robust style of Sicilian red.
Also in the south, Campania is home to many beautiful red wines. The best of these is Taurasi, a superb red made from the Aglianico grape. Displaying black cherry and dark chocolate notes, this is one of Italy's most sublime and longest-lived reds, with a few examples drinking well at fifty years of age.
One other regional red of note is Montefalco Sagrantino from Umbria. Sagrantino is an extremely tannic variety and this is a powerful, earthy red that needs five to seven years to shed its youthful tannic bitterness.
While Taurasi and Montefalco Sagrantino are relatively expensive reds, wines such as Montepulciano d'Abruzzo as well Rosso Conero and Rosso Piceno from the Marche region are excellent values.
These regional reds pair well with foods ranging from salumi to grilled chicken or pork to roast veal or steak.
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Regional Other Italian Red
Via Castello 2020 Red Blend, Castelli Romani DOC
Italy
$15
Palmento Costanzo 2019 Mofete Rosso, Etna DOC
Italy
$18
12 E Mezzo 2019 Negroamaro, Salento IGP
Italy
$15
Luna Nuda 2019 Red Blend, Alto Adige
Italy
$11
Guerrieri Rizzardi 2019 Cuvée XV, Bardolino Classico
Italy
$14.99
Guerrieri Rizzardi 2018 Cuvée XVII, Valpolicella Classico
Italy
$14.99
Carletto 2018 Red Blend, Marche Rosso IGT
Italy
$10
12 e Mezzo 2017 Primitivo, Salento IGP
Italy
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Cielo NV Rosso Di Famiglia, Red Blend, Italy
Italy
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SENSALE 2019 Syrah, Terra Siciliane IGT
Italy
$14
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