{"product_id":"sangiovese","title":"2023 Sangiovese","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2023 Ringer Reef Sangiovese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 Ringer Reef Sangiovese is a dry, light to medium-bodied red wine from Victoria’s Alpine Valleys. It has savoury aromas, dark cherry fruit flavours, fine tannins and subtle, food-friendly acidity that gives the wine lovely shape and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those under-the-radar food wines that makes dinner feel easy. It is delicious with grazing plates, Friday night pizza, long lunches and casual meals where you want a red that brings flavour without feeling too heavy. Fine tannins add a savoury edge, while the fruit keeps everything generous and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpine Valleys, Victoria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\/style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sangiovese\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ringer Reef Winery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown\/made by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holm family, Porepunkah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle and food-friendly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTannin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry, savoury spice, dried herbs, red fruit, fine tannin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented and left on skins for eight weeks of extended maceration, then matured for 12 months in older barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest served:\u003c\/strong\u003e At room temperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grazing plates, pizza, tomato-based dishes, charcuterie, antipasto, hard cheese, roast vegetables, casual Italian-style meals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday night pizza, lunch-time red, grazing boards, long lunches, casual dinners, cellar door discovery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy now or cellar until 2030\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $35 AUD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a good choice if you are looking for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea dry Victorian Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea light to medium-bodied red wine from the Alpine Valleys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ean Australian Sangiovese under $40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea savoury red wine to serve with pizza\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea lunch-time red that will not feel too heavy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea food-friendly red wine for grazing plates or antipasto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ean under-the-radar red wine from a small family-run winery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea red wine with dark cherry, dried herb and savoury spice notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Sangiovese dry or sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a dry Sangiovese with dark cherry fruit, savoury aromas, fine tannins and subtle food-friendly acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this Sangiovese taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has dark cherry fruit flavours, savoury spice, dried herb notes and fine tannins. It is light to medium-bodied, with enough structure to work beautifully with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat food does this Sangiovese go with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is delicious with grazing plates, Friday night pizza, antipasto, charcuterie, tomato-based dishes, hard cheese and relaxed Italian-style meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a heavy red wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is a light to medium-bodied red, making it a great option for lunch, casual dinners or anyone who wants flavour without too much weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this wine from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is made by Ringer Reef Winery in Porepunkah, in Victoria’s Alpine Valleys wine region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this Sangiovese made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was fermented and left on skins for eight weeks of extended maceration, then matured for 12 months in older barrels. This helps build savoury character, fine tannins and gentle structure. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ringerreef.com.au\/products\/sangiovese\" title=\"2023 Sangiovese\n – Ringer Reef Winery\"\u003eRinger Reef Winery\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does extended maceration mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtended maceration means the wine spends extra time on grape skins after fermentation. For this Sangiovese, it helps build savoury flavour, fine tannins and food-friendly texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cellar this Sangiovese?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is drinking well now, and the subtle acidity will help it age. Enjoy now or cellar until 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Sangiovese?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose this when you want a red wine that loves food. It is not trying to be big or showy. It is savoury, flexible and very handy to have on the table when pizza, grazing plates or a long lunch are involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf you like this Sangiovese, you may also enjoy:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNV Sparkling Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e, for dry pink bubbles with hints of rose petal and strawberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a dry, delicate wine with strawberry and rose petal notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a savoury, structured red with Italian varietal charm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Montepulciano\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a fuller red with generous fruit and food-friendly depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ringer Reef Winery","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":41666201616574,"sku":"WFSB21SANG-005","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2281\/8787\/files\/Image_4_a81d254b-fdb5-4b79-819a-40cea838e83f.png?v=1779773882","url":"https:\/\/ringerreef.com.au\/products\/sangiovese","provider":"Ringer Reef Winery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}