Meaning Blood of Jove, or Jupiter, Sangiovese is the Chianti grape par excellence. On the nose, you often find violet aromas, together with a touch of black tea leaf. In the mouth, it has a red fruit profile – red currants, strawberries – especially in cooler areas. In warmer parts of the Chianti region, you move to darker red fruits, especially red cherries. And as it ages, it takes on notes of leather and underbrush. The other thing to note is that Sangiovese is a high acid grape, which is another reason why is such a great partner with food. (Decanter Magazine).

Please join us for a tasting of some really good value Sangiovese, including a Sangiovese Rose from California and a 96 Point Chianti Classico Riserva!

For just 50 cents per taste:

CALIFORNIA – Sonoma County
2018 Ferrari Carano Sangiovese Rose $16.99, 91 Points Wine & Spirits.

ITALY – Tuscany
2018 Caparzo Sangiovese $10.99, 91 Points James Suckling. This was the hit of the Wednesday After School Tasting last week.

ITALY - Tuscany
2016 Cecchi Sangiovese di Toscana $12.99, 90 Points Wine Spectator

ITALY - Tuscany
2017 Rodano Chianti Classico $18.99, 92 Points Vinous

And this week’s WOW! Wine of the Week, $1.00 per taste:
ITALY - Tuscany
2015 Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva $35.99, 96 Points James Suckling, 94 Points Wine Spectator.

All Kirbie’s wine tastings include: Real glass tasting glasses, tasting notes and tech sheets, light appetizers, Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Kisses, Rolos, and Great Music Videos. We always have fun and are never intimidating!