Fazi-Battaglia Sangiovese delle Marche 2002
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Bouquet: Delicate, persistent and fragrant.
Taste: Dry, rich and harmonious with aristocratic character.
This wine is a perfect accompaniment for barbecued and grilled chicken, pasta, roasted meats, game and rich, soft cheeses.
Soon after their acquisition, the Angelinis invested their faith and resources in the construction of a brand new facility dedicated to making a sophisticated, still white wine. Up to this point, Verdicchio had been vinified in a spritzy, faintly sparkling style. In the process, Fazi-Battaglia effectively transformed Verdicchio into one of Italy's best selling, internationally most popular white wines.
In a further stroke of marketing ingenuity, Fazi-Battaglia launched its new-style Verdicchio in a distinctive and instantly recognizable amphora-style bottle. Designed by Milanese architect, Antonio Maiocchi, its shapely contours have also played their part in creating lasting recognition for the brand.
Italian Red Wine
While picturesque hillsides, endless coastlines and a favorable climate serve to unify the grape-growing culture of this country. The apparent never-ending world of indigenous grape varieties gives Italy an unexampled charm and allure for its red wines. From the steep inclines of the Alps to the sprawling, warm, coastal plains of the south, red grape varieties thrive throughout.
The kings of Italy, wines like Barolo and Barbaresco (made of Nebbiolo), and Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino (made of Sangiovese), as well as Amarone (mostly Corvina), play center stage for the most lauded, collected and cellar-worthy reds. Less popular but entirely deserving of as much praise are the wines made from Aglianico, Sagrantino and Nerello Mascalese.
For those accustomed to drinking New World reds, the south is the place to start. Grapes like Negroamaro or Primitvo from Puglia and Nero d’Avola from Sicily make soft, ammicable, full-bodied, fruit-dominant wines. Curious palates should be on the lookout for Cannonau (Grenache), Lagrein, Teroldego, Ruché, Freisa, Cesanese, Schiopettino, Rossese and Gaglioppo to name a few.