Alexander Valley Vineyards Rose 2022
Sangiovese is Italy's most widely planted red grape and happily calls vineyards all over the southern 2/3rds of the country home. It is in the central province of Tuscany, however, that Sangiovese reigns supreme. Brunello di Montalcino is perhaps the greatest and most powerful expression of 100% Sangiovese, but the winemakers of the hill town of Montepulciano (Vino Nobile), those from all over the Chianti region, not to mention the new hotshots from the coastal Tuscan areas of Bolgheri and Marema would likely argue against categorically awarding that title to Brunello before (re)tasting their wares as well. Sangiovese at its best is far more than a "nice escort for tomato sauce", although the grape's natural acidity and savoury herbal qualities really do make that pairing much more fact than caricature. Ranging from juicy, zesty, unwooded (and inexpensive) bottlings to full bodied, full throttle, 100% new French Oak presentations which are often as not blended with traditional French varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah Sangiovese today runs the gamut and can be a supremely enjoyable and useful partner at the dinner table.
Food Pairings
Seriously anything tomatoey sings with Sangiovese, pizza and pasta to be sure. Sausages, chicken, gazpacho. Bread salad.
Where to find this wine
Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage
Top Ten Liquors - Andover
Andover
763-755-7775
Noel's Bottle Shop
Bemidji
218-444-9864
Top Ten Liquors - Blaine
Blaine
763-754-3231
Red Lion Liquor
Burnsville
952-890-4000
Top Ten Liquors - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
651-341-2142
Cash Wise Liquor - Duluth
Duluth
218-722-4507
Firehouse Liquor - Dundas
Dundas
507-645-5717
Hy-vee - Eagan
Eagan
651-405-3660
Lunds & Byerlys - Eagan
Eagan
651-686-9669
Eden Prairie #1
Eden Prairie
952-949-8423
Eden Prairie #3
Eden Prairie
952-934-0067
Eden Prairie #2
Eden Prairie
952-914-0032
Lunds & Byerlys - Golden Valley
Golden Valley
763-544-8846
Lakeside Wine & Spirits
Long Lake
952-475-2936
Lincoln Square Liquor Barrel
Mahtomedi
651-770-0692
1010 Washington Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-339-4040
Stinson Wine, Beer & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-789-0678
Zipp's
Minneapolis
612-333-8686
France 44
Minneapolis
612-925-3252
South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811
North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393
The Wine Shop
Minnetonka
952-988-9463
Top Ten Liquors - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
Brightwines.com
North Saint Paul
651-748-0793
Top Ten Liquors - Plymouth
Plymouth
763-657-0349
Richfield # 3 - Penn
Richfield
612-861-9380
Richfield # 1 - 66th & Lyndale
Richfield
612-861-9375
Top Ten Liquors - Rosemount
Rosemount
612-730-7666
Top Ten Liquors - Roseville
Roseville
651-340-1846
Top Ten Liquors - Slp
Saint Louis Park
952-920-0750
Lunds & Byerlys - St Louis Park
Saint Louis Park
952-929-2100
Rite Liquor Store
Saint Paul
651-414-0346
International Wines & Liquors
Saint Paul
651-690-5471
Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515
Perrier - St Paul
Saint Paul
651-227-6563
Thomas Liquor
Saint Paul
651-699-1860
Top Ten Liquors - Vadnais Heights
Vadnais Heights
612-730-7666
West Side Liquor - Waite Park
Waite Park
320-253-9511
Lunds & Byerlys - Wbl (off)
White Bear Lake
Cellars Wine & Spirits Wbl
White Bear Lake
651-426-1028
Jerry's Wine & Spirits
Woodbury
651-414-4870