Nose

The aromas suggest blueberry and port.

Palate

Sweet and mouthfilling on the palate, chewy tannins last for about a half-hour in the finish.

Growing Conditions

Our first bottling of Sangiovese, only one barrel of this varietal was produced from Row 20 of our lower Mountain Top block, the sum total of Sangiovese vines currently planted at Pride. If you previously associated this variety with lighter-style red wines, buckle up!

Bottling

Bottled: May 1999.

Winemaking

Fermentation: open top fermenters - punch down.

Aging

Cooperage: Select French Oak.

Appearance

Inky red in color.