Theres More to Tuscany Than Chianti

Theres More to Tuscany Than Chianti

The Simonelli-Santi Estate is in the region of Tuscany known as the Orcia. This region lies south of Siena between the two classic Italian wine towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano. The Simonelli-Santi family have been farming in this region for 10 generations and wine has always been part of their history.

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This wine is made from the classic Italian grape variety Sangiovese, the same grape that of which Brunello, just tothe north, is made. Sangiovese wines typically exhibit fresh flavours of strawberry and light spice in their youth but after some ageing in bottle and barrel develop distinct sour cherry, green tea and earthy aromas. Malintoppo is a rich, rounded, full bodied classic Tuscan wine that works brilliantly as a food wine. Interestingly Sangiovese is known for accentuating the flavours of otherwise bland dishes so perhaps pair this with something simple such as roast chicken.

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