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Saracosa Governo (magnum) 2018

Saracosa Governo (magnum) 2018
Saracosa is such a huge favorite, winemaker Sofia Barbanera was inspired to create a luxurious “big brother” version—now available in a MAGNUM bottle. Made in a traditional, flavor-boosting style, it boasts a history of impressive 98-point scores.
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Wine Details

Gold
98
98PTS
  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • ItalyItaly
  • Red blend
  • 13.5% ABV
  • 1500 ml
  • 31 December 2023
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. It will be a serious treat for lovers of any super-rich red—and will definitely impress in its MAGNUM, 1.5-liter bottle.

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 Italy’s top critic Luca Maroni rated the last two vintages an impressive 98 points. We can’t wait for him to taste this 2018 release!

Like any red made with this level of care, there aren’t that many MAGNUM bottles 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. It will be a serious treat for lovers of any super-rich red—and will definitely impress in its MAGNUM, 1.5-liter bottle.

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 Italy’s top critic Luca Maroni rated the last two vintages an impressive 98 points. We can’t wait for him to taste this 2018 release!

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