By CHRIS and SHERRY HARDIE
The grape at the the heart of many wonderful Italian wines is sangiovese (san-joe-vay-see), which is also the source for this red.
Instead of the the fabled Chianti region, this wine comes from Puglia, which is the heel on the peninsular boot of Italy. This fertile area was once scoffed for its vast quantities of cheap wines, but winemakers are stomping out that notion.
This is a simple and plain wine (the name and label had a certain appeal to Chris) that displays the cherry and herb flavors sangiovese is known for. The tannins are a bit sharp, but it's a good value for the price.
Sherry: "Black cherry with a bit of a floral finish." 3 stars
Chris: "Herbal bouquet with flavors of cherry and plum." 2-1/2 stars
Available locally for about $6.
Coming next week: Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mourvedre
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