{"title":"Sangiovese","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sangiovese grape is well known for its amazing ability to effortlessly alter its genetics based on the surroundings. Even within \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/collections\/italy\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/a\u003e, there are many different variations of the grape, resulting in different tasting wines. While some may dislike Sangiovese due to not having a distinct taste like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon \u003c\/a\u003e, others argue that this way, the wine has something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn example of this would be the two different places in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/collections\/italy\"\u003eItal\u003c\/a\u003ey where it's grown, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMontefalco Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino. The former is famous for its delicate strawberry aromas and lighter appearance, while the latter is known to be a much darker and tannic wine. Keep in mind that they are both Sangiovese wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSangiovese varies in taste from rustic and earthy to round and fruit-forward but is generally savoury. The most notable flavours are those of sour cherry and tomato. Because of its flavour, Sangiovese pairs well with a wide variety of foods due to its savoury character and moderate weighed body. If you are looking for a perfect fit, try Sangiovese wine with roasted meat and hard cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFun fact ... did you know that Sangiovese wine is actually fairly scarce outside of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/collections\/italy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e? The rest of the world grows barely 5% of Sangiovese, the rest is grown in Italy. The next on the list are the Americas. The first one is the United States, where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/collections\/united-states\/california\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCalifornia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehad a major flirtation with Sangiovese. It’s followed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/collections\/argentina\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArgentina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, with its large Italian immigrant population, although not nearly as prominent as the dominant Argentine wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/collections\/malbec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMalbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/collections\/australia\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, where local winemakers managed to help Sangiovese thrive in the Victorian Highlands and the McLaren Vale.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"querciabella-chianti-classico-3-l","title":"Querciabella Chianti Classico 2020 - 3 Litre Bottle","description":"","brand":"300740 - Bonvida Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463004004439,"sku":"755844","price":248.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/755844.jpg?v=1739717721"},{"product_id":"caparzo-brunello-di-montalcino-1-5-l","title":"Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 2020 - 1.5 Litre Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis acclaimed red wine hails from Italy, specifically the Tuscany region, with its subregion being Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. Established in 1970, Caparzo is counted among Montalcino’s historic wineries that significantly contributed to the legend of Brunello.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eWine Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% Sangiovese, this wine presents a ruby colour that tends toward garnet with age. The bouquet is described as penetrating, ample, and very complex, with intense and fragrant aromatic notes reminiscent of wild berry fruit. 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