WINE DESCRIPTION
Verrazzano Sassello is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Verrazzano winery in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Chianti Classico appellation, known for its exceptional quality. The vineyard features a unique terroir with a mix of clay and limestone soils, which impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with notes of dark fruit, spice, and leather. Verrazzano Sassello is a full-bodied wine with firm tannins and a long finish, making it a perfect pairing for hearty meat dishes and aged cheeses.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Verrazzano Sassello has a captivating bouquet of aromas of ripe red cherry, fragrant violets, and a hint of sweet spices.On the palate, this full-bodied red shows fine tannins, juicy red fruit, and a spicy finish. Deliciously layered and complex, this is a wine to savor.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
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Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Verrazzano
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
3.9
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