Winner: Gold
Medal/Best of Class - 2009 West Coast Wine Competition Winner: Gold
Medal/Best of Class - 2009 Pacific Rim International Wine
Competition Winner: Gold Medal- LA International Wine & Spirits
Competition
Another first
for Charles Creek, this inaugural offering of Sangiovese is sourced
from the warmer climate of Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley (the
region that is thought to be the first in California to be planted
to the Tuscan native over a century ago). Sangiovese can trace it’s
lineage in Italy back to at least the 16th century and is a major
component of the traditional Chianti blends; unblended, on the
other hand, the grape stands alone in such classic wines as
Brunello di Montalcino. In the late 20th century the
Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon blends known as “Super Tuscans”
became a fashionable addition to the varietals portfolio.
Our 2007
Sangiovese displays attractively ripe, floral scented fruit
(cherry, plum, strawberry) with bright, juicy acidity and mild
tannins. A “food wine” in the best sense of the term, the wine
pairs well with the traditional red sauced pastas as well as game,
such as wild boar stew or (our perennial favorite) wild duck.
The
Appellation: Alexander Valley – Sonoma County 100% East Soda Rock
Vineyard
The Blend: 97%
Sangiovese, 3% Malbec 12 months maturation in new and seasoned
French & American oak cooperage
The Stats:
Alc: 14.7% TA: 6.8 G/L Ph: 3.53 RS: nil
