20244FEB08 Antonio Sanguineti SANGIOVESE, Morellino di Scansano, Tuscany, Italy 2021

4 and 6 bottle levels     $22 (member price $19) 95% Sangiovese, 5% Alicante   13.5% ABV Antonio Sanguineti grew up in Chianti Classico, and was fortunate to begin training with the legendary Guilio Gambelli at age 16.  He was crushed when his family sold their winery and vineyards in 1995, so he became a consultant to wineries in Tuscany and around Italy, and now has a series of partners.  One such partner is Marchetti, and we featured their Due Amici in December.  Morellino di Scansano is located between Montalcino and Maremma.  It has some of the continental climate of Montalcino along with the coastal flavor of Maremma.  Medium tannins, definitely less than Montalcino.  Morello cherry, pomegranate, balsamic, whiff of seabreeze.  Aged one year in neutral botti. Braised Pork with Red Wine (serves 4) Ingredients: -- 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes -- salt & pepper -- 2 cups dry red wine -- 1 cup pork or beef stock -- 1 lb carrots, peeled, cut into large chunk