Il Bastardo, Sangiovese di Toscana 2017, Tuscany, Italy

Tasting Note: A good-value sangiovese with bright fruit to pair with a midweek meal.

Deep-intensity ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of red cherry, red currant, strawberry, dried cranberry, blossom and red plum.

On the palate the dry, medium-bodied sangiovese delivers smooth, red-fruit flavors suggested on the nose supported by medium acidity, and ripe medium tannin.

The wine is balanced, straightforward in profile and would be a versatile accompaniment to many a meal.

See 2015 review.

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