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Saracosa Governo Rosso 2018

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Saracosa Governo Rosso 2018
Saracosa is such a huge favorite, winemaker Sofia Barbanera was inspired to create a luxurious “big brother” version. Made in a traditional, flavor-boosting method and aged in oak barrels, it earned a whopping 98 points AND a gold medal (so far...).
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Wine Details

98
98PTS
Gold

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Saracosa Governo is a medium- to full-bodied red with seductively ripe, red-fruit aromas, supported by toasty oak and sweet spice notes. Rich and well-rounded, the palate offers intense black cherry, chocolate raisin, and vanilla oak flavors. Long, velvety finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.
Beyond the Label

Sofia Barbanera’s Saracosa is one of our best-selling, most popular Italian reds. Grateful for such a positive response, she’s crafted this limited-edition luxury version, which will be a serious treat for lovers of any super-rich red.

Sofia turned to Tuscany’s historic governo method and allowed a portion of her ripe Sangiovese to air dry for 20 days – this dials the flavor concentration and complexity of the wine way, way up. Adding a dash of Merlot imparts a soft, plummy smoothness and time aging in oak barrels weaves inviting spice notes throughout.

Look for vibrant red fruits (think strawberry and cherry), plus creamy chocolate raisin and vanilla oak notes. One sip and you’ll see why it won a big international gold medal – and why Italy’s top critic Luca Maroni lavished it with huge, 98-point praise for the fourth vintage in a row.

Like any red made with this level of care, there aren’t that many cases to go around – give governo a try today and see what the buzz is all about.

Sofia Barbanera’s Saracosa is one of our best-selling, most popular Italian reds. Grateful for such a positive response, she’s crafted this limited-edition luxury version, which will be a serious treat for lovers of any super-rich red.

Sofia turned to Tuscany’s historic governo method and allowed a portion of her ripe Sangiovese to air dry for 20 days – this dials the flavor concentration and complexity of the wine way, way up. Adding a dash of Merlot imparts a soft, plummy smoothness and time aging in oak barrels weaves inviting spice notes throughout.

Look for vibrant red fruits (think strawberry and cherry), plus creamy chocolate raisin and vanilla oak notes. One sip and you’ll see why it won a big international gold medal – and why Italy’s top critic Luca Maroni lavished it with huge, 98-point praise for the fourth vintage in a row.

Like any red made with this level of care, there aren’t that many cases to go around – give governo a try today and see what the buzz is all about.

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