"A fun, approachable and unadorned Sangiovese, packed with bright and juicy sweet cherries with red fruits, notes of rosehip and the gentlest grip of tannins. This is the perfect everyday red at just 12.5% alc, with plenty of Italian personality!"
If you put a pin in the map two kilometres north of San Marino (the world's smallest republic) it would probably land on San Valentino. And while tax havens are all very well, it's the constant breeze off the sea that makes more difference to the wines here. With no rot to worry about Roberto Mascarin can afford to pick late, relying on the chill nights to retain acidity. Viticulture is meticulous (a sort of 'bio-lite', using the biodynamic calendar but no animal products) and the winemaking ultra-modern. Much is done in Stainelss steel and Luca d’Attoma keeps a watchful eye on operations.
Not only are these wines delicious, they are also exceptional value. The Rubicone Sangiovese is bursting with red fruit and is sourced largely from his neighbours’ vineyards. This is a must buy house red.
