Casanova di Neri Rosso / IRROSSO 2020

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

Total Wine & More #1601 - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-835-6063

Total Wine & More #1606 - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
952-934-6484

Liquor Barn
Long Lake
952-473-1817

Total Wine & More #1605 - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-488-3300

Haskell's - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-544-4456

Total Wine & More #1608 - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-545-2754

Andy's Liquor
Rochester
507-289-0777

Total Wine & More #1602 - Roseville
Roseville
301-795-1000

Top Ten Liquors - Slp
Saint Louis Park
952-920-0750

Dabbler Depot
Saint Paul
651-802-2112