Frascole Chianti Rufina 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

Cash Wise Liquor - Baxter
Baxter
218-829-9286

Northern Off Sale Liquor
Bemidji
218-751-3312

Noel's Bottle Shop
Bemidji
218-444-9864

Haskell's - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-893-5440

Victual
Crosby
218-545-1000

Seven Sisters Spirits
Detroit Lakes
218-847-2337

Lunds & Byerlys - Golden Valley
Golden Valley
763-544-8846

Lake Wine & Cheese
Minneapolis
612-242-0073

South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811

North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393

Mgm - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-470-2062

Brightwines.com
North Saint Paul
651-748-0793

Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515

So What Wine
Stillwater
720-206-7714

Haskell's - Woodbury
Woodbury
651-714-4188