Caparzo Sangiovese 2021
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
G-will #1 - Andover
Andover
763-421-1117
Northern Off Sale Liquor
Bemidji
218-751-3312
Noel's Bottle Shop
Bemidji
218-444-9864
Mgm - West Bloomington
Bloomington
952-888-9421
Haskell's - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-893-5440
Northbound Liquor - Cambridge
Cambridge
763-689-2468
Top Ten Liquors - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
651-341-2142
Dolce Vita Wine Shop
Chaska
952-361-0044
Seven Sisters Spirits
Detroit Lakes
218-847-2337
Mt Royal Bottle Shoppe
Duluth
218-728-6168
Firehouse Liquor - Dundas
Dundas
507-645-5717
Lunds & Byerlys - Eagan
Eagan
651-686-9669
Farmington #1
Farmington
651-280-6930
Lunds & Byerlys - Golden Valley
Golden Valley
763-544-8846
Pine Mountain General Store
Grand Marais
612-599-0015
Sunfish Cellars
Lilydale
651-552-5955
Lunds & Byerlys - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-416-1611
Haskell's - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-400-7888
Mendota Liquor Barrel
Mendota Heights
651-687-9252
Top Ten Liquors - Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Sip Better
Minneapolis
612-354-3515
Fresh Thyme - Minneapolis
Minneapolis
651-846-0908
North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393
The Wine Shop
Minnetonka
952-988-9463
Hiway Liquors
Monticello
763-295-5222
Northfield Liquors
Northfield
507-645-5153
Top Ten Liquors - Plymouth
Plymouth
763-657-0349
Rhino Room
Prior Lake
612-513-6204
Andy's Liquor Marketplace
Rochester
507-535-7500
Andy's Liquor Northeast
Rochester
507-281-8211
People's Food Coop Wine Beer & Spirits
Rochester
507-289-9061
Top Ten Liquors - Roseville
Roseville
651-340-1846
Top Ten Liquors - Slp
Saint Louis Park
952-920-0750
Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515
Westside Wine & Spirits
St Louis Park
Tonka Bottle Shop
Wayzata
952-473-5469
Haskell's - White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake
651-426-0022
Top Ten Liquors - Woodbury
Woodbury
651-501-1199
Worthington Muncpl Liquor Store
Worthington
507-372-8620
