2005 Barossa Valley Sangiovese
Price:
$10.00 per bottle delivered.First Listed:
January 2007.Status:
Sold out June 2007.Our Comments...
A full, rounded, well made wine with lots of mid palate fruit weight and repeating length. A very nice surprise from The Barossa.
Descriptors...
Primary & Secondary Fruit Characters.
Dark chocolate, licorice, violets, blossom, cherry and blueberry.
Oak.
Brandy snap and truffle.
Palate.
Full, round and weighty. Good acid balance on a firm fruit finish showing cherry, brandy and chocolate. Swallow and wait for the chocolate to return. Yummy.
Food Matching...
Goes well tomato based pasta and roasted game, in particular duck. Also consume with winter "comfort foods" such as Irish Stew or Goulash.
Cellaring Potential:
Will cellar well up to 8 years of age.
Vintage:
2005.Varietal Mix:
Sangiovese.Geographical Indication (GI):
Barossa Valley.Alcohol Content:
15.0% ALC/VOL. 8.8 Standard drinks per bottle.Allergens:
Sulphites added.Bottle:
750 ml Punted Claret (Antique Green).Closure:
Screw Cap (Black).Links...
