A cheerful bright cherry aroma wafts up from the glass at first. After the wine opens a bit, deeper cherry aromas and flavors carry an undertone of tobacco and earth. Tannins are moderately woody, in a pleasant way. This wine is good to sip on its own; it also works well with pasta with a fresh tomato sauce, liberally sprinkled with freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
WHO: Fattoria Selvapiana
WHAT: Sangiovese blend
WHERE: Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
WHEN: 2008
HOW MUCH: $16 (Media sample)
