Mad Hatters Coastal Region Sangiovese 2010 86+ Points

Mad Hatters Coastal Region Sangiovese 2010 86+ Points


Bright, garnet red with slight brown rim.
Clean, sugary red plums, raisin, blackcurrant, cherries, honey, molasses, tomato jam, earthy, high alcohol noticeable (14%), spicy oak, well integrated.

Dry, medium plus acidity, full bodied, medium tannin, ripe plums, earthy note follows through, fresh, elegant, more Emilia Romagna than Tuscan Sangiovese, medium length and complexity.

Well made, good respect of fruit and tannin ripeness, fresh, as said only the alcohol is slightly overpowering, it should be mentioned that it is very well priced indeed at R 40 cellar door, so perfect as an uncomplicated house red wine by the jug or glass, will also work at any local pizzeria, instead of the usual offerings of Merlot, Cabernet or Shiraz, which usually comprise the wine selections! Actually I have never seen any local Sangiovese on offer in any of the major cities pizzeria or Italian style venue!
Now until 2017