Sangiovese Suisun Valley AVA

Vintage Brand 2018 Lanza Italian Collection

Our Process

For Lanza , Sangiovese is a high . This loves our Suisun Valley climate for its long warm growing seasons. A large percentage of these go to East Coast winemakers, many of them home winemakers. We planted Sangiovese in 2009 but didn't see it in the tasting room until the 2012 . Wooden Valley's Sangiovese is less acidic than the Italian version but has the fruity component that Sangiovese lovers want, making it a very food-friendly !! This Sangiovese aged for 10 months in a combination of 2yr old, 3yr old and neutral for the desired flavor, nose, and overall profile of this wine.

Fun fact...In , Sangiovese is the most widely planted red grape variety. It's the primary grape used in the famous red of , where it is the solitary grape of Brunello di and the primary component of the wines of , Vino Nobile di , and many "Super Tuscans."

Varietal Blend Tasting Notes 100% Sangiovese Bright raspberry, cherry, and flavors lead in this juicy, fruity wine, which is balanced nicely by plum and brambleberry notes, good acidity, and soft on the palate. It’s a medium to light- Technical Data bodied wine that has a long finish. It’s a great representation of Alcohol 15.7% this classic Italian grape. pH 3.33 TA .63gms/100mls Serve with beef, chicken, and pasta. RS 0.01% Cooperage 7mos Amer Bottling Date 12/6/2019 Source L&M Vineyards Cases Produced 265 Release Date 12/14/2019