Tintoretto 2018 Sangiovese Puglia IGT, Italy

2018 Puglia Sangiovese

The Tintoretto 2018 Sangiovese from the Puglia IGT region of Italy is a vibrant red wine with a light body that offers a delicate balance of soft acidity and approachable tannins. The fruit intensity in this Sangiovese is moderate, showcasing pleasant flavors without overwhelming the palate. The 2018 vintage captures the essence of the Sangiovese grape, delivering a smooth and easy-drinking experience that pairs well with a variety of dishes.

Tasting notes:

This is a very fun wine. It's exuberant with red cherries, iodine, coffee, and a savory tomato leaf finish. The style is traditional for the region, and has a gorgeous acidity for a deep Italian red.

Cherry

Coffee

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Puglia

The heel of Italy's "boot," sunny Puglia (the "g" is silent), is famed for its olive oils, almonds and of course, its rich, full-bodied wines. Although dry and intensely hot in the summer, Puglia has coastlines on three sides, providing cool Mediterranean breezes to alleviate the daytime heat. Primitivo (known in the US as Zinfandel) does well here, with other popular red varieties including Sangiovese and Negroamaro. But it is not all about reds in Puglia: the local Fiano grape produces gloriously nutty, tropical-flavored white, while Falanghina makes intensely fruity wines with citrus blossom notes.

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