1997 Sangiovese
Surprise, surprise, surprise! Our first bottling of Sangiovese, only one barrel of this varietal was produced from Row 20 of our lower Mountain Top block, the sum total of Sangiovese vines currently planted at Pride. If you previously associated this variety with lighter-style red wines, buckle up! Inky red in color, the aromas suggest blueberry and port. Sweet and mouthfilling on the palate, chewy tannins last for about a half-hour in the finish. If it’s spaghetti, it better be red sauce! Then again, you might not need any food with this one, but don’t forget to brush! We have bottled this extremely limited offering in a striking 500 ml package.
Appellation: | Sonoma County |
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Vintage: | 1997 |
Harvest: | October 1997 |
Fermentation: | Open Top Fermenters - Punch Down |
Cooperage: | Select French Oak |
Blend: | 75% Sangiovese 25% Merlot |
Alcohol: | 14.1% |
Bottling: | May 1999 |
Production: | 76 (500 ml bottles) cases |
Release Date: | July 1999 |
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