Sensi Chianti 2018
Primary flavours
Cherry
Fig
Raspberry
Strawberry
Tomato
Leather
Roasted Tomato
Savoury
Smoky
Details
Chianti is the spiritual home of the Sangiovese grape, and this wine captures the spirit of this grape wonderfully. Dried red fruits combined with a moderately rustic, leathery finish plus some really juicy acidity. It's savoury, complex and delightfully Italian.
Sangiovese is THE Italian grape — the Da Vinci of the Italian wine world — complex, awe-inspiring and a curious balance of sophistication and rusticity. In addition to being Italy’s most planted red grape, it was on the reputation of this grape that the Italian wine industry was built, and for good reason. It's bright acidity, classic mouth puckering sour cherry flavours and herbal Mediterranean touch (like savoury notes of oregano and thyme) are as earthy and rustic as they are seductive. So, if Da Vinci was right that "nature is the source of all true knowledge", well wine lovers, let's drink from nature herself. Chianti is the spiritual home of the Sangiovese grape, and this wine captures the spirit of this grape wonderfully. Dried red fruits combined with a moderately rustic, leathery finish plus some really juicy acidity. It's savoury and delightfully Italian.
Sangiovese is THE Italian grape — the Da Vinci of the Italian wine world — complex, awe-inspiring and a curious balance of sophistication and rusticity. In addition to being Italy’s most planted red grape, it was on the reputation of this grape that the Italian wine industry was built, and for good reason. It's bright acidity, classic mouth puckering sour cherry flavours and herbal Mediterranean touch (like savoury notes of oregano and thyme) are as earthy and rustic as they are seductive. So, if Da Vinci was right that "nature is the source of all true knowledge", well wine lovers, let's drink from nature herself. Chianti is the spiritual home of the Sangiovese grape, and this wine captures the spirit of this grape wonderfully. Dried red fruits combined with a moderately rustic, leathery finish plus some really juicy acidity. It's savoury and delightfully Italian.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Tuscany
country
Italy
Grape type
Sangiovese
Wine Maker
Sensi
Alcohol
13.5%
Vintage
2018
Cellar period
3-5 years
Production method
Sustainably Made
Pairing guide
Ask any Italian (or indeed, any lover of fine Italian food) which wine is best for serving with the vast majority of regional Italian dishes, and 99% of them will point straight to a bottle of Sangiovese. This bright and sunny wine really is as versatile as its reputation suggests, and will be just as at home with a steaming bowl of spaghetti bolognese as it will be with a pizza, a lasagna, or any other beautifully meaty and saucy trattoria favourite. You can also find excellent results by pairing this wine with beans, tomato-based curries, strong and hard cheeses, and pretty much anything topped with a small mountain of parmesan!
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Food
Veal
Pizza
Pasta
Antipasto
Tastes
Salty
Moods
Seasons
Autumn
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany is a region located in central Italy known for its rolling hills, beautiful countryside, and rich cultural and artistic heritage. But for us, it’s synonymous with wine, mainly those of Chianti. The Tuscany wine region is located in central Italy and is known for producing formidable red wines made from grape varieties such as Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The area is home to several famous wine regions, including Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which are known for producing some of Italy's most highly regarded wines. Notable producers include Antinori for their legendary Chianti and Tenuta San Guido for their fabled Sassicaia label.
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