Pizzini Sangiovese 2011

Sangiovese is an ancient variety which began around the 1530s. It wasn't until the late 1800s that the quality started to rise. The variety has a problem with new oak as it seems to smother the medium to light bodied flavours with ease. Many of the better example can cellar well as the variety is high in tannin and acidity. Pizzini's sangiovese is built as a entry level style that can cellar for the medium term.

Pizzini Sangiovese 2011

Dirty, twiggy and earth with notes of iodine which makes me think this is more European than Australian. The measured medium bodied palate has a depth of flavour and sweet tannins sitting underneath. I managed to taste this over four days and tried it with penna ragu, vegetarian lasagne and an anti-pasta platter and it worked on all levels. I would give it another year in bottle before I tuck into them as the oak will reduce.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Price: $20 - $27
RAted: 88
Drink: 2014 - 2018