2024 Paxton Sangiovese 6 Pack

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Marcus Ellis - Halliday Wine Companion

Whole berries seeded with a pied de cuve, with the ferment gently plunged twice daily; maturation in seasoned oak. Sangiovese is in a great place in this country at present, from juicy vins de soif to wines of real gravitas. This sits somewhere in the middle, and what a great space that is. Fruit pure, mid-weight and linear, with generosity of flavour but no fat. Abundant cherries – glossy red, sour, liqueur – cranberry, dried hardy herbs and hints of pepper, star anise and cassia. Etched with classically savoury tannins and energising acidity, this is made for now and the table, and it delivers with class.