From: Tuscany, Italy
Varietal: Sangiovese
Taste: Unmistakeably Sangiovese, this awesomely affordable red shows off a cherry-laden bouquet with herbs like sage and rosemary, leather, tobacco, blood orange, coffee, and bay. The palate is fresh and red-fruited and leans into notes of red currant, Rainier cherry, and strawberry fruit leather, along with the non-fruit indicators noted above. Sage, rosemary, and bay take the lead, then blood orange and fresh leather round out the palate. It’s a wine that’ll make you want something to eat, but this should be noted: this is lighter and brighter than the price point may indicate. (i.e., This wine is not syrupy, heavy, or influenced by oak/oak chips, is red-fruit forward in character, and should be served with a slight chill.)
Pairing: Pizza, pasta, Tuscan bread, and tomato soup (pappa al pomodoro), vegan polenta with mushrooms and kale, lamb chops with kale, roasted pork or pork belly, meatballs (seriously, go to town with the meatballs, check out Kim Severson’s five-star recipe below), red wine braised duck with olive gremolata, Italian-styled subs with sausages and peppers, Italian fennel sausage, chestnut risotto, lasagna with spinach and roasted zucchini, and any assortment of nachos (not kidding) or lasagna would be amazing.
Kim Severson’s Italian Meatballs
By Kim Severson
About. Azienda Uggiano's journey began in the early seventies, conceived by a group of Bergamo businessmen passionate about the spirit of Tuscan wines. The vision was fostered by a connoisseur of the French wine school, Giuseppe Losapio. Under his tutelage, the vineyard soon found its home in San Vincenzo a Torri, a picturesque area among the Tuscan architectural wonders, from monasteries to rustic country villas. It is here that the vineyards yield wines of unmatched excellence under the meticulous care of a passionate team.
The foundations of Azienda Uggiano were strengthened when three adept partners, harboring a shared zeal for Uggiano traditions, joined the venture, marking a new era. This confluence of passionate minds brought together individuals like Fabio Martelli, overseeing administration and finance, who, with his extensive background in the food and crafts sectors, has been an integral part of Uggiano since 1992.
Daniele Prosperi, a connoisseur of viticulture and oenology, infuses his scholarly insights into his role as Oenologist and Production Manager. His commitment to maintaining the company's foundational values while pioneering innovative approaches has been exemplary since he became part of Uggiano in 2003.
Complementing them is Giacomo Fossati, the linchpin managing Export & Sales. His role is steeped in a profound understanding of the dynamic demands of clients, a testament to his multidisciplinary background in languages and his personal affinity for wines since joining in 2001.
