Tuesday, March 18, 2008

PIETRA SANTA - SANGIOVESE

Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $20
Producer: Pietra Santa Winery
Region & Country: Hollister, California, USA
Grape Variety: Sangiovese
Recommended By: Wine Club

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 11/15/2007
Place & Date Tasted: *First tasted in late November 2007 at a Hilton hotel room in Evanston, IL, but I never recorded it. Home - 03/18/2008

Appearance: Glowing, deep red
Nose: Hot aroma
Taste: Spicy, black pepper, citrus fruit
Finish: Spicy and warm on the throat
Overall Impression: This was a very good wine. It was definitely a great taste that was worth the value. The spiciness and the boldness is what makes it so wonderful.

Overall Rating
: 92/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars

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