Domaine de Saumarez Sangiovese

This grape has its home in the rolling hills of Tuscany, a spot with a similar climate to the Languedoc. We top-grafted 2 clones of Sangiovese onto existing vines in 2013 and the first wines were released in 2015. Success was immediate, the atypical flavours of this wine are a definite crowd-pleaser.

Hand-picked in small containers and fermented in small open-top tanks for 10 to 12 days, a light daily punch-down of the cap gives subtle and supple tannins. Pressed in a vertical wooden press, the aromas and flavours of this delicate variety express themselves to the full.

The aromas are quite remarkable : dark cherry crumble, violets, tea leaves, a light hint of oak in the background. Flavours of cranberry and Morello cherries are accompanied by balanced acidity, perfect to accompany the best Italian cuisine.

• Sangiovese 100%
• Limited production of 800 bottles

75cl, 14% abv