Santa Maria Selvarella Sangiovese 2022

A magnificent Central Italian red wine displaying a deep, vibrant ruby color. Sourced from a small parcel of twenty-year-old vines planted over complex volcanic marl, clay, and silt soils, this artisanal, organically minded Sangiovese opens with a soulful and expressive bouquet of ripe dark cherries, crushed wild strawberries, cranberries, and purple plums. The multi-layered nose reveals alluring regional undertones of sweet herbs, licorice, woodsmoke, and a hint of earthy black truffle. On the palate, it balances a lush, mouth-filling red fruit core and a remarkably fresh, linear mountain acidity with a pleasant dusting of chewy, soft tannins, concluding in a sensuous, persistent finish highlighted by a streak of bitter cherry and deep volcanic mineral complexity.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with roasted duck breast, slow-cooked beef or venison stews, tomato-based pasta dishes, and mature Tuscan cheeses.