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2022 Sangiovese
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2022 Sangiovese
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Sangiovese
Appellation
Monterey
Harvest Date
Oct 14, 2022
pH
3.5
Aging
50% Hungarian oak, 25% French oak, 25% American oak, 25% new, 16 months
Bottling Date
May 17, 2024
Alcohol %
14.5
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Sangiovese is to Chianti as Cabernet Sauvignon is to Bordeaux; that is to say, it is molto importante. The Latin origin of this varietal name, Sanguis Jovis, literally means “blood of Jove.” Jove is a euphemism for Jupiter, who was the supreme deity of the ancient Romans, god of sky and thunder. So, when you lift a glass of Sangiovese, you could say, “By Jove, I bloody well love this wine!” as a charming toast to history. Anyhoo, enough about mythology, on to the wine.

Our 2022 Sangiovese is a rich, medium-bodied wine with soft tannins and a bright acidity. Aromas of red cherry, orange peel and currant are complemented by hints of vanilla and toasty oak. It is quite a versatile and food-friendly wine, pairing especially well with savory Italian dishes, such as pasta with tomato sauce, risotto, and pizza. Salute!

Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Sangiovese
Appellation
Monterey
Harvest Date
Oct 14, 2022
pH
3.5
Aging
50% Hungarian oak, 25% French oak, 25% American oak, 25% new, 16 months
Bottling Date
May 17, 2024
Alcohol %
14.5
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Wine Profile
Vineyard
Once known as cattle country, our San Lucas Vineyard is a postcard-perfect vineyard with gorgeous rolling topography, warm sunshine-filled days, and nights that are cold and crisp. This locale marks Monterey’s climatic tipping point, and it is so distinguished that the San Lucas AVA was established in 1987. Our San Lucas Vineyard is home to not just this beautiful Sangiovese, but also stellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhône varietals such as Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, and some of our unique varietals, including Charbono, Barbera and Primitivo. We’ve been growing wine grapes on San Lucas since 1979 and it’s a vineyard that holds a special place in our hearts.
Varietal Composition
100% Sangiovese
Winemaking
The grapes were fermented in small open-top fermenters and punched down twice daily to gently increase the extraction of color and phenolic compounds. The must was drained, pressed to stainless steel tanks and, after settling the heavy solids, the juice was racked clean to barrels for secondary fermentation and storage. We only bottle our Sangiovese in certain vintage years – the wine must exhibit the high quality we require to bottle under the ‘Scheid Vineyards’ name. When our team tasted the wine to determine suitability, it was roundly agreed that the 2022 vintage was a stand-out and deserving of being bottled.
Cases Produced
150