2009 Seghesio Sangiovese!!
In 1886 Edoardo Seghesio immigrated to Sonoma County from his native Piedmonte, Italy. After a decade of experience with the climate and soils, Edoardo Seghesio chose the western bench of Alexander Valley as his stake in the New World and planted his first vineyard to Zinfandel. The absence of marine influence marks this growing appellation. Long, warm days create an environment that enables noble red varietals to excel. With only 8-16 inches of topsoil and clay soils with varying underlying layers of basalt, sandstone and serpentine rock, vines have a difficult time surviving. The lower yields produce grapes with incredible concentration.
Seghesio is the oldest grower of Sangiovese in California, they have found that the best results are obtained when this grape is planted on unforgiving soils. The thin topsoils at the Home Ranch in Alexander Valley naturally devigorize the vines, providing the lower yields necessary to succeed with this variety. In addition to the site, the other part of what makes this Sangiovese special are clones that Edoardo Seghesio planted. Sourced from neighboring experimental vineyards at Italian Swiss Colony, these clones came to this country in the late 1800s.
The Wine: Initial aromas of dark fruits and savory spices suggest blueberries, cherries and hints of anise. Our Sangiovese strives to be aromatically complex, deep in flavor and structured with balanced acidity and ripe tannins. It pairs well with red or mushroom-based sauces, pasta, grilled fish and meats.
Sherlock’s Price $27.99
Buy a case receive a 15% discount.
Case Price *$285.99
How To Order
Please call us at (404)949-9945 and let us know how much you would like and when you will be by to pick it up.
