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Castello di Vicchiomaggio Toscana Ripa delle More 2004

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Wine Type and Color

Red Still

Magazine Issue

Oct 31, 2007

Summary

Primary Grape

Sangiovese

The name Sangiovese comes from the Latin sanguis Jovis, meaning "blood of Jove." Its color mirrors its etymology: The wines range from brick red to copper-tinged, and can be quite concentrated. Although the grape is originally from southern Italy, the central region of Tuscany boasts the best Sangiovese wines in the world. It is the most widely planted grape variety in the country.

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Castello di Vicchiomaggio Toscana Ripa delle More 2004

Pretty aromas of plum and berry follow through to a full …

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Wine Type and Color

Red Still

Magazine Issue

Oct 31, 2007

Primary Grape

Sangiovese

The name Sangiovese comes from the Latin sanguis Jovis, meaning "blood of Jove." Its color mirrors its etymology: The wines range from brick red to copper-tinged, and can be quite concentrated. Although the grape is originally from southern Italy, the central region of Tuscany boasts the best Sangiovese wines in the world. It is the most widely planted grape variety in the country.

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Overhead photo of various ingreidnets that make up the grape

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