Danzante Sangiovese
Tasting Notes
This is a wine of immediate appeal with enticing aromas and flavors. The wine is ruby red in color with luminous reflections. The intense bouquet releases flavors of ripe fruit such as cherry, plum and blackberry, accentuated by hints of spices. A medium-bodied wine with soft tannins, it is to be enjoyed while young and fresh. Its racy acidity pairs perfectly with a wide variety of foods, including pork, beef and duck as well as creamy pasta dishes.
The Grape
Etymologists believe that this red grape's name is derived from "Sanguis Jovis", which means "the Blood of Jove/Jupiter". Its beginnings are thought to predate Roman times, and today is one of the most widely cultivated grape varieties in Italy.
Regional Notes
Danzante Sangiovese is sourced from Hillside vineyards in the Marche region, east of Tuscany, where the nearby Adriatic Sea guarantees a temperate climate. The deep, clay soils and southern exposure result in grapes of intense and spicy flavor. With an annual production of over 2 million hectoliters, the Marche region is one of Italy's most important wine growing regions.
Danzante Sangiovese Technical Information
Appellation: Sangiovese Delle Marche IGT
Vineyard Location: Province of Ascoli Piceno
Growing System: Cordon-trained, spur-pruned vines
Time of Harvest: September and October
Serving Temperature: 60-65 degrees
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-selected at optimum ripeness in October. The wine is then fermented in stainless steel tanks at approximately 30 C (86 F) until dry. The fermentation lasts approximately ten days, followed by seven days of extended skin contact to enhance the extraction of varietal complexity. Malolactic fermentation and 10 months aging in stainless steel tanks softens and rounds the wine. The wine is not aged in oak, keeping the focus on the pure expression of the character.
Download 2005 Danzante Sangiovese Tasting Notes (PDF)
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