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Winner of 98 points from wine guru Luca Maroni for the last four vintages, Saracosa Governo is a classy, rich Italian. Black cherry intensity, cocoa, mocha and oak spice complexity, all turbo charged from using air dried Sangiovese and Merlot grapes.
Winner of 98 points from wine guru Luca Maroni for the last four vintages, Saracosa Governo is a classy, rich Italian. Black cherry intensity, cocoa, mocha and oak spice complexity, all turbo charged from using air dried Sangiovese and Merlot grapes.
Tasting notes
Intense black cherry and sweet spice with perfect smoothness
Aroma
Ripe berry fruits, cocoa, coffee and vanilla
Fans of our usual Saracosa will be bowled over by the intensity of its big brother, Governo. Suave and seductive, this is a full, rounded blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, aged for four months in small oak barrels. What’s more, a portion of grapes were left to dry for 20 days, adding terrific concentration to the wine. It’s a method known as Governo in Tuscany, dating from the 14th century. We think this wine is nothing short of spectacular. And the critics agree: it was awarded a whopping 98 points from top expert Luca Maroni. The wine is a testament to the talents of Sofia Barbanera, the fourth generation winemaker at this great Tuscan family estate. Decant and serve with a local favourite rabbit casserole, other game or slow cooked beef.