Top Value Sangioveses Available in Canada

The best sangioveses from the Wine Access 2011 International Value Wine Awards

  • Frescobaldi 2009 Rèmole
  • Frescobaldi 2007 Nipozzano Reserva Chianti Rufina
  • Cecchi 2009 Chianti Classico
  • Gabbiano 2007 Chianti Classico
  • Santa Cristina 2008 Chianti Superiore
  • Danzante 2009 Chianti
  • Di Majo Norante 2008 Sangiovese
Frescobaldi 2009 Rèmole
89Points

While the Rèmole brings all the Old World character you'd expect from a Tuscan sangiovese — ash, tomato, light herbal notes and raspberry — there's cassis and mint in there as well, thanks to the addition of 15 percent cabernet sauvignon. A medium-plus bodied red, the balance of strawberry and smoky notes, with cassis and cherry flavours and some light acidity on the palate was a winner with the judges.