Stolpman Vineyards 2024 Sangiovese

Winery Notes:

Nose saturated by deep, ripe cherry pie. A continuum from fresh berry to red candy. An undercurrent of sage brush and garigue keeps the yummy red fruit lifted above. In the mouth, the reds gain girth and density yet continue to softly glide on the palate all the way through the backbone of spices on the finish. Salinity and pepper play the primary role in balancing the finish, rather than the more typical dry Sangiovese tannin. The subtle, silty tannins that are perceptible play the role of a thin pie crust, enveloped by the thick, dripping cherry stuffing. Despite the ripe density of 2024, the Sangiovese remains lifted and airy, calling to mind mocha dusted strawberries and rose petals.