# Sangiovese (2021)

- **Producer:** Perissos Vineyard & Winery
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Texas, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €45
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, plum, vanilla, cloves, leather

## About this wine

Perissos Vineyard & Winery was founded by Seth and Laura Martin in Texas. The winery's name derives from a biblical Greek term meaning 'exceedingly abundant, beyond expectations.' Dedicated strictly to using 100% Texas-grown fruit, Perissos pairs its estate grapes with harvests from premier partner sites across the state, such as Kubacak Vineyards in Tahoka, Texas. This 2021 Sangiovese highlights the potential of Tuscan grape varieties grown in the high-elevation terroir of the Texas High Plains AVA.

## Interesting facts

- The winery name 'Perissos' comes from a biblical Greek word meaning 'exceedingly abundant.'
- Grapes are grown at high elevation over 3,000 feet in the Texas High Plains at Kubacak Vineyards.
- The 2021 vintage earned a Silver Medal at the 2023 Lone Star International Wine Competition.

## Food pairing

Sangiovese's vibrant acidity and medium tannin structure make it an exceptional match for savory fats and tomato-rich dishes. The wine's structural elements cleanly cut through rich meats and aged cheeses while naturally complementing classic Italian sauce profiles without overwhelming the palate.

## Wine making process

Fruit for this release was sourced from Kubacak Vineyards in the Texas High Plains AVA, grown at an elevation of over 3,000 feet above sea level. The vineyard employs low-yield farming techniques and hail netting to protect the fruit during the growing season. Following harvest, the wine underwent fermentation before being aged for 24 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels.