# David Hook Sangiovese (2022)

- **Producer:** David Hook Wines
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** New South Wales, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.6%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** wild herbs, cherry pit, red plum, red cherry, earth

## About this wine

The David Hook Sangiovese 2022 is a 100% Sangiovese from the Central Ranges of New South Wales, Australia. Produced by David Hook Wines, a family-owned winery established in 1984, the grapes are grown in volcanic soil at an altitude of around 600 meters. The wine is characterized by its manual crafting, hand-harvesting, and open fermentation without temperature control, highlighting the unique regional and varietal expression.

## Interesting facts

- Grown on volcanic soil at 600m elevation.
- Hand-harvested and manually crafted.
- Fermented in open tanks without temperature control.

## Food pairing

The wine's structured tannins and medium body are well-suited to complement the protein in red meats and game, creating a balanced pairing. Its earthy and herbaceous notes can echo or contrast with similar flavors in dishes, while a dry finish makes it versatile with savory foods.

## Wine making process

The David Hook Sangiovese 2022 is produced through manual crafting and hand-harvesting. Fermentation occurs in open tanks without temperature control, followed by aging without oak. This process aims to preserve the distinct regional and varietal characteristics of the Sangiovese grown in the Central Ranges of New South Wales.