{"product_id":"long-shadows-saggi-sangiovese-cabernet-2021","title":"Long Shadows Saggi Sangiovese-Cabernet 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. \u003c\/strong\u003eLong Shadows' Super Tuscan-inspired red, born from a partnership with Italy's Folonari family and built to bring that sensibility to Washington fruit. It's a natural pick for Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan drinkers who want something structured yet food-friendly, and an unusual, conversation-starting gift for anyone who loves Italian reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2021 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Beautiful red fruits, cedary spices, dried flowers, tobacco, and a kiss of leather all emerge from the 2021 Saggi Red Wine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark cherry, crushed plum, cardamom and worn leather lead to firm, silky tannins with racy acidity — structured and savoury, with real food-friendliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 is 62% Sangiovese, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Syrah, sourced from Candy Mountain, Blue Mountain and Sagemoor. Aged around 18 months in 55–60% new French oak. 15.2% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong Shadows Vintners was founded in 2002 by Allen Shoup, former CEO of Chateau Ste. Michelle, on an audacious idea: invite a different world-renowned winemaker to craft each wine in the range, working alongside resident director of winemaking Gilles Nicault, and let each one \"cast their own shadow\" over a single Washington bottling. The result is a small collection of \"best of type\" wines that pair global star power with genuine Columbia Valley provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmbrogio and Giovanni Folonari come from one of Tuscany's oldest winemaking families, tracing back to 1729, whose 20th-century holdings included the historic Ruffino estate and the Cabreo and Nozzole vineyards in Chianti Classico. The father-and-son team joined Long Shadows in 2006 to create Saggi, bringing genuine Super Tuscan technique — Sangiovese blended with Bordeaux varieties — to Columbia Valley fruit. Gilles Nicault took over winemaking duties in 2016 as regular travel from Italy became harder to sustain, but Saggi still follows the structured, food-friendly style the Folonaris established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Shadows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57881237881219,"sku":"LSW10621","price":78.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/LongShadowsSaggi.png?v=1777377240","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/long-shadows-saggi-sangiovese-cabernet-2021","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}