Tintoretto 2019 Sangiovese Puglia IGT, Italy

2019 Puglia Sangiovese

Tintoretto 2019 Sangiovese from Puglia IGT, Italy, offers a balanced profile with a medium body that complements its red color. The wine carries a moderate level of acidity that enhances its fruity essence, resulting in a delightful blend of flavors. Tannins are present, adding a structured element to the overall experience. This Sangiovese embodies the charm of the Puglia IGT region, showcasing the unique character of the terroir with each sip.

Tasting notes:

"How do the Italians manage to produce such fresh, delicious wines such as this from notably warm regions? Careful growing and judicious early harvesting, resulting in a wine that is ripe up front but delightfully tangy in the finish." –M. Franz, 2021 Critics Challenge Int'l W&SCompetition

Cherry

Plum

Violet

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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