Tasting - Caparzo Sangiovese

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Name of wine:  Sangiovese by Caparzo

Varietal:  Sangiovese

Region:  Montalcino

Country:  Italy

Year:  2019

Price:  $8.54

Wine critic:  Intense ruby color. Fruity, spicy aromas. The palate is full, fruity, persistent, and soft with ripe blackberries, wild strawberries, and vanilla on the finish.

References:

• Sangiovese (pg. 162):  High acidity, alcohol, tannins, and body, low in sweetness.  Flavors of cherry, roasted tomato, sweet balsamic, oregano, espresso.

My review:  An earthy and cherry aroma, with a nice fruity freshness without being overly sweet.  There is little alcohol to speak of in the scent.  Right away there is a lack of intensity in the mouth feel.  Many reds I've tasted have had a strong alcoholic sharpness to the flavor, but this wine stayed smooth and uniform throughout the tasting.  There is again a nice fruity flavor, seemingly cherry and slight raspberry, that carries the whole experience, but the sweetness is nice and low.  In addition, there is a mild dryness to accompany the sweetness, and overall this wine is incredibly well-balanced.  In addition, the body is medium-high, but not so much that it is overwhelming.  In the aftertaste, there is a slight tomato flavor that leaves a tingle on the tongue.  I finally understand what a truly balanced wine tastes like; not too much of any single sensation, and a very uniform experience in dryness, sweetness, body, alcohol, and acidity (not to say they are all in equal parts).  One of my favorite wines so far.

With food:  No