Saracosa Governo (magnum) 2017 2017

Sofia Barbanera’s Saracosa is one of our best-selling, most popular Italian reds. Grateful for such a positive response, she’s crafted this limited-edition luxury version. It will be a serious treat for lovers of any super-rich red – and will definitely impress in its MAGNUM-sized bottle.

Sofia turned to Tuscany’s historic governo method and allowed a portion of her ripe Sangiovese to air dry for 20 days – this dials the flavor concentration and complexity of the wine way, way up. Adding a dash of Merlot imparts a soft, plummy smoothness and time aging in oak barrels weaves inviting spice notes throughout.

Look for vibrant red fruits (think strawberry and cherry), plus creamy chocolate raisin and vanilla oak notes. One sip and you’ll see why Italy’s top critic Luca Maroni has lavished it with huge praise once again, with a 98-point rating.

Country	Italy
Varietal	Red Blend
Region	Tuscany and Central
Alcohol	13.5
Volume	15000ML
Vintage	2017