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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

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