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Sample Sangiovese, 2021

Tuscany, Italy

Red · 13.5% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: sour cherry and grip, made for the table.

Around £18 · Excellent value · A safe bet

Bottle portrait: Sample Sangiovese, Tuscany. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative High Street£17.25 · low stock
  • Illustrative Online Retailer£19.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£18.00

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What it tastes like

Body3 out of 5, from Light to Full. Middle
Acidity5 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Zippy
Tannin4 out of 5, from None to Firm. Firm
Sweetness1 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak2 out of 5, from None to Obvious. None
Fruit3 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Middle

Flavours

Red fruit · Herbal · Earthy · Leather · Tobacco

Style

Savoury · Structured · Classic · Serious

Good for

Dinner with people · With food · A weeknight

Food

Tomato pasta · Steak · Pizza

Our verdict

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Why we like it

Placeholder: acidity that makes food taste better.

What to know

Placeholder: it can seem austere without food.

Who it’s for

Anyone cooking Italian.

Who should skip it

Anyone who wants soft, sweet fruit.

The detail

Grapes
Sangiovese, Canaiolo
Origin
Tuscany, Italy
Alcohol
13.5%

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