Happy Sunday! It's been a busy day as went to the Elkhart County 4H Fair all afternoon, so now that I've gotten enough sun it's time to relax a bit with a nice bottle of wine. It's interesting how sometimes the wine choice influences the menu, and other times like today, the menu influenced my decision to open a bottle of 2019 Reininger Sangiovese Grosso. Crafted in the style of Brunello, this wine is a 100% Sangiovese from the Seven Hills Vineyard in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a lighter bodied, bright ruby color in the glass, just as you'd expect from the varietal. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of strawberry, bing cherry, leather and hints of pipe tobacco. The first sip is a rush of ripe red fruit, cherry, currant and strawberry intermingled with vanilla bean that transition easily to some smoky notes midpalate along with a bit of peppery spice. The tannins are well structured, providing for a wonderfully smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, which is just what I rated the 2017 Vintage when I reviewed it back in 2020. This wine would pair well with a variety of grilled steaks, but it practically begs to be enjoyed with a nice Italian dinner, which is why I picked it! Tonight I am enjoying this wine with some squid ink shells tossed with some shrimp simmered in some Trader Joe's Manzanino tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil, finished with some fresh basil and shredded Parmesan. Cheers!
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