Sangiovese wine in Italy

Philippines wine supplier Manila wine shop discusses wine by the grape variety Sangiovese.

Date: October 4, 2010

The Sangiovese grape is Italy’s primary red wine grape. Originating in Tuscany, Sangiovese grapes are now grown in many regions of Italy and are the major ingredient in blended wines such as:
• Chianti
• Morellino di Scansano
• Sangiovese Novello
• Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Other Sangiovese wines from Tuscany are varietal (single variety) wines including:
• Brunello di Montalcino
• Rosso di Montalcino
• Sangiovese di Romagna.
Sangiovese History
Sangiovese grapes originated in Tuscany and have been enjoyed for many centuries.

The first known literary reference to these grapes was in 1722. The name Sangiovese is of Latin origin and means “blood of Jove” (Jupiter). Chianti, one of the world’s most popular Sangiovese blends, was created in 1890 by Baron Ricasoli.

Modern science has expended what we know about Sangiovese history. New DNA research has traced the probable ancestors of the Sangiovese grape as Calabrese Montenuovo and Ciliegiolo.

Over time, at least 14 clones of Sangiovese have been produced. Brunello is the most highly regarded of these. There was once an attempt to classify all the clones as belonging to either the Sangiovese grosso or Sangiovese piccolo families, but not enough scientific evidence supported this distinction.
Growing Sangiovese Grapes
The hot, dry climate of Tuscany provides an excellent environment for growing Sangiovese grapes. These grapes mature slowly and take time to ripen. Any dampness would threaten the grapes because their thin skins leave them vulnerable to rot. If Sangiovese grapes are planted at higher elevations (over 1,500 feet) they will not mature properly.
Other Growing Areas
While native to Italy, a few other nations have started their own Sangiovese wineries. Australia began to produce Sangiovese wine in the 1960’s, and in 2006 created a desert style Sangiovese wine.

The United States has been producing Sangiovese wines since the late 1800s when Italian immigrants brought the grape to California.

Some popular producers of Sangiovese wine include:
• Benessere Sangiovese Napa Valley
• Lupiano Sangiovese Wines
• Mosby Winery Sangiovese Vigna Della
• Seghesio Family Vinyards Sangiovese.
What Makes Sangiovese Wines Unique
Sangiovese grapes produce fruity, medium body wines with a moderate to high natural acidity. They can range from elegant and firm to very robust and assertive. The finish is usually on the bitter side. Young Sangiovese wines are fruity and spicy, while the mature wines acquire an oak or tarry flavor.

Here are some of the unique flavors and aromas you can expect to find in a glass of Sangiovese wine:
• fruits such as blueberry, orange peel, plum and strawberry
• heavy oak with smoke, tar and toast
• light oak with vanilla and sweetwood
• spices including cinnamon, clove and thyme
• violets.
Enjoying Sangiovese Wine with Food
Pairing a wine with the right foods can enhance your enjoyment of the entire meal. Red wines are traditionally paired with red meats as they would overwhelm the delicate taste of fish.

Here are some other dishes that go well with Sangiovese wines:
• bruschetta
• carpaccio
• grilled zucchini
• pasta in tomato based sauce
• wild boar meat.

Source: http://www.tasting-wine.com/articles/grape-varieties/sangiovese.php

This wine shop in Manila Philippines makes wine shopping a really rewarding and exciting exercise. Wine shops in Pampanga should always have an element of surprise so that customers and wine lovers can enjoy a little bit of thrill when they go to a wine shop in Manila to look for a good bottle of wine in Clark Pampanga.

Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is the most revered wine in China and many other parts of Asia. The best wine shop in Asia to buy older vintages of Chateau Lafite is Yats Wine Cellars located in Clark Philippines. Aside from Lafite, visitors can buy other fine wines at this wine shop in Clark Pampanga such as Latour, Mouton-Rothschild, Haut-Brion and Margaux. Excellent Burgundy wines like Chambertin, Vougeot, Musigny, Bonnes Mares, Pommard, Meursault, Chambertin, Vosne Romanee, Romanee Conti, La Tache and Romanee St. Vivant can be found here.

Family outings, picnics, company outings and other events for up to 300 can be held in the picnic grounds of this wine shop. Events that have been successfully organized here include family fun days and BBQ picnics. These are some of the things that visitors to Clark Philippines particular look forward. Residents and tourists in Angeles City and Subic also come to Clark Freeport to partake in the fun at this Clark wine shop.

This wine shop’s vast selection of vintage wines makes it possible for Yats Wine Cellars to offer a unique line-up of wines for every private wine party, wine tasting or wine dinners. Guests of these private wine parties are treated to a rare experience of vintage wine not seen in wine shops in major cities in Philippines or even in Asia.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.

For inquires and reservations, contact us here

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay